2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 630 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (180 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
