2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 2 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 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 1208 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |