2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G (500 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz G.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz G (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover | G |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |
