2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 565 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5437 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |
