2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 980 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz A. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A 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. 2002 Mercedes-Benz A will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 54 L |