1978 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 15 kg more than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | S | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2922 mm |
