2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2005 Lincoln Navigator and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2005 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Navigator. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navigator | CLS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
