2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 10 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1219 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 90 L |
