1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | 560 | LR4 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2885 mm |