2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2065 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | R |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 80 L |
