2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Defender and 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,723 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
