2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | A |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |