2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 313 kg more than 2012 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C | Expedition |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |