2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR2 | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
