2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Ford Expedition and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Expedition | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 62 L |