2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
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 CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | CL |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2287 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
