2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 53 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 S (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5437 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2005 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
