2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 82 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | CLS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 6208 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 630 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |