2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maybach 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maybach 62 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 605 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 2005 Maybach 62. 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, 2005 Maybach 62 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Maybach 62 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. 2005 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maybach |
Model | Discovery | 62 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5513 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 544 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 110 L |