2007 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2007 Ford Expedition and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 166 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Expedition weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition 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, 2007 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz A. 2007 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Expedition | 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Expedition | A |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |