2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 3 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne 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 | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Land Rover | Bentley |
Model | Discovery | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 505 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3266 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 96 L |