1999 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 948 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E.
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1999 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | E | LR4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |