2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2008 Ford Expedition and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | SL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
