2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 11 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 845 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL. (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | GL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3076 mm |
