2007 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 96 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
