2007 Ford Territory vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 214 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | S |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 536 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 799 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 2230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |