2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
