2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (302 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 317 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 CLK (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | CLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |