2011 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2011 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | ML | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 132 L |
