2011 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (254 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | S | F-150 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5226 mm | 5415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 2624 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |