2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2010 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 576 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | SL | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
