2007 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 286 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | CLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |