2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 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 765 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. 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, 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz B has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B 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.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | B |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1990 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 54 L |