Ford F-150 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The Ford F-150 starts from $106,950 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class opens at $105,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the more affordable entry point by $1,050.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $117,645 and $116,490 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz E-Class by roughly $7,555 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Ford F-150 features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 12-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets a 14.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Ford F-150 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ford F-150 gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class offers synthetic leather.

The Ford F-150 uses a Petrol V6 Twin-Turbo (EcoBoost) producing 298kW and 678Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a 4x4 layout.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

The Ford F-150 has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford F-150 measures 5,908mm long on a 3,697mm wheelbase, 959mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class at 4,949mm (2,961mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford F-150 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Ford F-150 leads with a 4,500kg braked capacity vs 2,100kg. That 2,400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,563/year for the Ford F-150 and $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That is a $1,511 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Estimated annual total: $3,563 (Ford F-150) vs $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz E-Class). The Mercedes-Benz E-Class saves you roughly $1,511 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ford F-150) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz E-Class). Both match on warranty length.