2006 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (363 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 336 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
Model | C | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |