Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Nissan Murano Z50?

2004–2009 vs 2003–2008 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Discovery 3 (L319) 4,835 mm, Murano Z50 4,770 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Discovery 3 (L319) 1,260 l, Murano Z50 476 l.
Lowest consumption: Discovery 3 (L319) 10.2 l/100 km, Murano Z50 10 l/100 km.
Power: Discovery 3 (L319) 140–220 kW, Murano Z50 120–180 kW.
Standard equipment: Discovery 3 (L319) 33 items (S), Murano Z50 38 items (SE).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)2004–2009 · 3 engines · S, SE, HSESpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Murano Z502003–2008 · 3 engines · SE, LE, S, SLSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)2004–2009no listings	Nissan Murano Z502003–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,835 mm	Length4,770 mm
Width	Width1,915 mm	Width1,880 mm
Height	Height1,887 mm	Height1,705 mm–1,710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,885 mm	Wheelbase2,825 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance240 mm	Ground clearance180 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume1,260 l	Trunk volume438 l–476 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,510 kg–2,637 kg	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank86 l	Fuel tank82 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2009	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power140–220 kW (190–299 hp)	Power120–180 kW (163–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.7–4.4	Displacement (l)2.5–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.7 TDV6 Manual	Lowest consumption10 l/100 km · 2.5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 4.4 V8	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.5 V6 2WD
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsS · SE
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · S	Items in the base trim38 · SE
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · HSE	Items in the top trim44 · LE
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 9
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat—	Electric Driver's Seat✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint—	Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Nissan Murano Z50?

Length: Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) 4,835 mm, Nissan Murano Z50 4,770 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,885 vs 2,825 mm. Boot: 1,260 vs 476 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Nissan Murano Z50?

The most frugal Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) uses 10.2 l/100 km (2.7 TDV6 Manual); the most frugal Nissan Murano Z50 10 l/100 km (2.5).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) or Nissan Murano Z50?

The strongest Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319) makes 220 kW (299 hp) (4.4 V8); the strongest Nissan Murano Z50 180 kW (245 hp) (3.5 V6 2WD).

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