2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
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 Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 27 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | Viano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 79 L |
