2011 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

To start off, both 2011 Land Rover LR2 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 993 kg more than 2011 Land Rover LR2.

Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Land Rover LR2 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Make Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Model LR2 Sprinter
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3200 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 317 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1775 kg 2768 kg
Vehicle Length 4496 mm 6939 mm
Vehicle Width 1908 mm 2024 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 2814 mm
Wheelbase Size 2659 mm 4326 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 100 L


 

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