2011 Ford E-250 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-250. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-250. 2011 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-250 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-250 | CL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2183 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1419 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2955 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
