2008 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2008 Lincoln Navigator and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Navigator. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 47 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2008 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Navigator will offer significantly more control. 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 CL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Navigator. (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Navigator | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navigator | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2042 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 90 L |
