2008 Ford Territory vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 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 (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 776 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Territory | SL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 518 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
