2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover LR3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 811 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LR3 | E |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |