2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (531 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
