2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 267 kg more than 2007 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G. (300 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 2244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 96 L |
