2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (172 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1808 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escape | E |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
