2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-250.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-250. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-250 | E |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 66 L |
