2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Five Hundred | SL |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |