2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 5461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 382 HP |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
