2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | A |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |