2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G (207 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Transit Connect | G |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4686 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 96 L |