2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2010 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP) has 279 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-450. (326 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-450.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-450. (814 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-450.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | SL | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 326 HP |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 144 L |
