2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2005 Ford Expedition and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 152 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 832 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
