2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | CLS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
