2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 723 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mark LT | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 62 L |
