2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 273 kg more than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |
