2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2684 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |