2007 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 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 (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
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 | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |