1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 249 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz E. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | E |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2873 mm |