2011 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln Navigator and 2011 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (536 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 512 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navigator | S |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 536 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 799 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2742 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5672 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1984 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 80 L |
