2006 Ford Territory vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2006 Ford Territory and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (384 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 280 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 5461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 384 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 280 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
