2008 Ford Territory vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 816 kg more than 2008 Ford Territory.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 451 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102 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 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
