2003 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 780 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL.
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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Excursion | 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Excursion | GL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 100 L |
