2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (540 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
