2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger 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 367 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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 621 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | SL | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 830 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |