2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 379 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranger | SLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1623 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1262 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
