2010 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | C |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4724 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2766 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |