2007 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 476 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | SLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5439 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
