2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 42 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 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 Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | Viano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2148 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |