2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | SLK | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
