2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 837 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Explorer | SL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
