2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 487 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | S |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4965 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
