2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 810 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. 2003 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | A |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |