2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Ford Expedition 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 (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Expedition | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |