2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Crown Victoria | CLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |