2011 Ford F-350 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-350 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-350 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
