2010 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 S (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | S | F-350 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 829 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |