Land Rover Discovery 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes ML. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`240 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 7600 | |
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