2012 Ford E-150 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1081 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-150 | C |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2611 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
