2012 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 422 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | S | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 536 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 799 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
