2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2004 Ford E-350 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (192 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1102 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-350 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
