2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
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 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz E 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 390 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, both vehicles can yield 340 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |