2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 317 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |