2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 269 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |