2008 Ford Territory vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 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 228 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5980 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.4 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 | 2016 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
