2013 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2013 Ford Expedition and 2013 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 632 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Expedition | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5226 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2332 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
