2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 1998 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4965 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 6.5 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 | 2200 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |