2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE and 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE weights approximately 529 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3 SE | 2008 Land Rover Discovery 3.9 ES | |
| Make | Land Rover | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 93 L |
