2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Discovery and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1183 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover Discovery 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Model Discovery C
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 209 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 175 km/hour 228 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 9.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2708 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 62 L