2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
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 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,220 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 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 938 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 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. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.2 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 | 2708 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 88 L |