2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R
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 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz R would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercedes-Benz R (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Mercedes-Benz R 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 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2987 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
