2012 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz A and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (81 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | A | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 104 L |
