2009 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1343 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz A | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | A | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |