2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 451 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.
Because 2011 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | A |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |