2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1161 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | CLK | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |