2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. 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 172 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2530 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
