2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 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 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 6300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |