2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LR2 | 320 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |