2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (355 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | SLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |