2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (616 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 984 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-350 | SL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 90 L |
