2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 9 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2015 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (575 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL. (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | GL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3240 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 100 L |
