2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Discovery and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (222 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | C |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 62 L |