2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Discovery and 2006 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz R. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R 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. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 2205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
