2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Discovery and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 268 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (301 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 96 L |
