2008 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 Ford Territory and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6207 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 518 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |