2000 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,784 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (361 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 682 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | S | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5784 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4090 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 104 L |
