2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 873 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.9 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 | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |