2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 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 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 33 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranger | SLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 575 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1623 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4638 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2078 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1262 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |