2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2013 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2013 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln Navigator (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 133 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2013 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
| Model | Sprinter | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 2723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1988 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
