2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 543 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Expedition | E |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 630 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2873 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |