2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
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2008 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 503 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5226 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3165 mm |