2002 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 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 67 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (303 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 594 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | S | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2745 mm |