2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 321 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4966 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 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |