2013 Ford F-150 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2013 Ford F-150 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (237 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 Ford F-150.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (617 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford F-150 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 15.5 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5415 mm | 5226 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2464 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
