2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 389 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |