2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (228 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LR2 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |