2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | A |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
