2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 871 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (401 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | G |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2688 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |