2013 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, both 2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2013 Mercedes-Benz M were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 756 kg more than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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 M (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. 2013 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz M has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Transit Connect | M |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2113 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2915 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
