2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR3 | 560 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
