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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (370 Nm @ 3500 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 | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
