2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 5 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 775 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 2012 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | A |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
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 | 108 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 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 | 2830 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 | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |