2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5096 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 |
