2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | S |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5513 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |