2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR2 | R |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
