2003 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 547 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | SL | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
