2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,898 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (193 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 460 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freestar | ML |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |
