2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-150 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 62 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. (298 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E. (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | E |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1474 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
