2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (540 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | ML |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 95 L |