Ford F-150 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford F-150 and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
In comparing the Ford F-150's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford F-150 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford F-150 ranges from $53,178 to $78,889 while a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced between $76,388 to $111,386. For a new model, the Ford F-150's price is between $55,481 and $84,299, with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced between $89,195 and $108,950.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 loses 45.2 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 54.8 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 retains 9.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class' quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 3 out of 4 Best Hybrid Trucks and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 1 out of 6 Best Hybrid Luxury Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz C-Class the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Ford F-150 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base engine makes 671 horsepower. The F-150 uses regular unleaded, and the C-Class uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford F-150 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the area of front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
55481 - 84299
Starting MSRP:
47980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
52993
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
47980 - 58005
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
89195 - 108950
Starting MSRP:
86050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
69800
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
52100 - 86050
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
62815
Price Range:
53178 - 78889
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
67259
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
62815 - 71702
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
91022
Price Range:
76388 - 111386
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
71873
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
51802 - 91022
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21811
Depreciation %:
0.4545859
Resale Value $:
26169
Residual Value %:
0.5454141
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.4545859
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.4545859 - 0.4545859
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
47345
Depreciation %:
0.55020042
Resale Value $:
38705
Residual Value %:
0.44979958
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.54194225
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
0.49895027 - 0.5503047
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.253558794405595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.8 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7721588118427967
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars)
3.8 - 4.2
Ford F-150 Rankings
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4 out of / 4Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
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9 out of / 27Ranking
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23 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
AMG C 63 S E Performance
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Max Payload:
1650 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
671 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque:
752 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.139 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
648 / 828 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4941 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4817 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
190.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno / Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black / Black w/ Gray Stitching / Black w/ Yellow Stitching
Brown
Sienna Brown/Black
Green
Titan Grey/Black w/ Black/Red Stitching
