2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 895 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2545 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 62 L |
