2008 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Crown Victoria | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2874 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
