2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
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 ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 338 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| 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 | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 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 - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
