2008 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 Ford Galaxy and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 349 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Galaxy | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |