2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-150 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
