2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Discovery and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1128 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. 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 E. 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 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.1 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 | 2708 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
