2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestyle and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 194 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freestyle | SL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
