2004 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (229 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2004 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Excursion | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excursion | SLK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |