2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 801 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Range Rover Sport | A |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4393 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |