2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 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 390 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2004 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. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3724 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.6 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 | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |