2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 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 332 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (351 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2007 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
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 | 268 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |