2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 6 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 7 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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 GL (542 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | GL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |
