2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 3 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 661 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 (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | SL | E-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 830 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2611 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 125 L |