Winner: Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Runner-Up: Ram Power Wagon
How can you compare the slow-crawling, go-anywhere capability of some of these vehicles with the high-flying, fast-paced Baja style of the Raptor? Last year, it was a runner-up to the ultracool Power Wagon partly because of old engines, but the Raptor's new 6.2-liter V-8 sent it to the top of this year's list. Versatile, with a comfortable ride and 6000-pound towing capability, it's awesome in the dirt. For slower going, there's the Power Wagon.
| Hardcore 4x4 -- (Ford - Mercedes-Benz) |
| Vehicle | Ford F-150 SVT Raptor | Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | Land Rover LR4 (w/H-D pkg) | Mercedes-Benz G550 |
| Base price | $42,525 | $29,995 | $49,250 | $106,625 |
| Wheelbase | 133.3 in | 95.4 in | 113.6 in | 112.2 in |
| Engine | 6.2L SOHC V-8 | 3.8L OHV V-6 | 5.0L DOHC V-8 | 5.5L SOHC V-8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed man | 6-speed auto | 7-speed auto |
| Power, SAE | 411 hp | 202 hp | 375 hp | 382 hp |
| Torque, SAE | 434 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 391 lb-ft |
| Axle ratio | 4.10:1 | 4.10:1 | 3.54:1 | 4.38:1 |
| Low range | 2.64:1 | 4.00:1 | 2.93:1 | 2.16:1 |
| Tires | 315/70R17 | 255/75R17 | 255/55R19 | 265/60R18 |
| Fuel cap | 26.0 gal | 18.6 gal | 22.8 gal | 25.4 gal |
| Fuel econ, city/hwy | 11/14 mpg | 15/19 mpg | 12/17 mpg | 11/15 mpg |
| Seating cap | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| Curb weight | 6000 lb | 4100 lb | 5850 lb | 5650 lb |
| GVWR | 7000 lb | 5000 lb | 7143 lb | 5467 lb |
| Cargo cap | 67.0 cu ft | 56.5 cu ft | 90.3 cu ft | 79.5 cu ft |
| Max towing cap | 6000 lb | 2000 lb | 7716 lb | 3500 lb |