2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
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 E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 9 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR2 | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
