2008 Ford Territory vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4966 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 303 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |