2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 764 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
