2001 Ford Excursion vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (500 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2001 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 706 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz G (699 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Excursion. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Excursion | 2010 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | G |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5405 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 96 L |
