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 3,984 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 486 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2496 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 68.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |