Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors (1965 – 1972) vs Ford Bronco (1966 – 1977): specs compared
The Ford Bronco is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 200 hp. The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 156 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.7 L/100 km against 16.8 L/100 km. At 5,001 mm, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is 1,138 mm longer than the Ford Bronco.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
S-Klasse and predecessors
1965 – 1972
|
Ford
Bronco
1966 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1972 | 1966 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 13 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 129 – 200 hp | 85 – 208 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 365 Nm | 198 – 407 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 12.8 s | 10.0 – 20.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 209 km/h | 126 – 156 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 – 15.0 L/100 km | 16.8 – 19.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 – 5,001 mm | 3,863 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,415 – 1,440 mm | 1,806 – 1,859 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 – 2,850 mm | 2,337 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 2,060 kg | 1,450 – 1,630 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.