2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-150 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | C |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |