2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2007 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 739 kg more than 2007 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Expedition | 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | GL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| 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 | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
