2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (597 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | R |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
