2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1313 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Range Rover Sport | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3630 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |