2008 Ford Territory vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Territory | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1795 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |