2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 932 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | 2011 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
| Model | S | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3722 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 127 L |
