2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | 300B |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3050 mm |
