2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 150 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, both vehicles can yield 300 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | G |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 212 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 96 L |