2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B 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 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 830 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercedes-Benz B has manual transmission. 2011 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | B |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2034 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.7 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 | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 54 L |