2010 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | ML | F-150 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |