2004 Rover 75 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 556 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 75 | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2296 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
