2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC and 2011 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 734 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CLC | F-450 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 142 L |