2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 1478 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (496 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | GL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
