2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 983 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-350 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
