2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-350 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 70 L |
