2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30
To start off, both 2002 Land Rover Range Rover and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,950 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 880 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover | C30 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
