2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 3 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |
