2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2008 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S 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 833 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 518 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
