2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 477 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | Viano | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
