2011 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C. (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mercedes-Benz C | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | C | LR4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4606 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1459 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 86 L |