2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 577 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
