2007 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. (232 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 33 kg more than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz S | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
Model | S | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |