2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (185 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has manual transmission. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 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 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LR2 | Vaneo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |