2007 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-150 | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |
