2006 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz S | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | S | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3720 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |