1999 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1999 Lincoln Navigator and 1999 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,789 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Navigator. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 395 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 1999 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Navigator. (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Navigator | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navigator | S |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |
