2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
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 Vaneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 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 800 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 54 L |
