2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excursion | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 511 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3016 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 62 L |