2008 Ford Territory vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
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 E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
