2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | C |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |