2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2005 Ford Excursion and 2005 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 981 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2005 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excursion | G |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 96 L |