Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

2009–2016 vs 2005–2011 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) 4,838 mm, ML W164 4,788 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) 1,260 l, ML W164 833 l.
Lowest consumption: Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) 8.8 l/100 km, ML W164 8.5 l/100 km.
Power: Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) 155–276 kW, ML W164 140–375 kW.
Standard equipment: Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) 37 items (S), ML W164 37 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift)2009–2016 · 3 engines · S, SE, HSESpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011 · 10 engines · Standard, Sport-Paket, Grand Edition, SESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift)2009–2016no listings	Mercedes-Benz ML W1642005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,838 mm	Length4,780 mm–4,788 mm
Width	Width1,915 mm	Width1,911 mm
Height	Height1,887 mm	Height1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,885 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance240 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume1,260 l	Trunk volume551 l–833 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,583 kg–2,640 kg	Curb weight2,110 kg–2,305 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank86 l	Fuel tank95 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines10
Power	Power155–276 kW (211–375 hp)	Power140–375 kW (190–510 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–5.0	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.8 l/100 km · 3.0 SDV6 256	Lowest consumption8.5 l/100 km · 300 CDI 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 5.0 V8	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsS · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · S	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · HSE	Items in the top trim38 · Sport-Paket
Equipment · Comfort11 · 10
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✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
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 · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
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✓
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 · 3
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—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

Length: Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) 4,838 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W164 4,788 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,885 vs 2,915 mm. Boot: 1,260 vs 833 l.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The most frugal Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) uses 8.8 l/100 km (3.0 SDV6 256); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W164 8.5 l/100 km (300 CDI 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) or Mercedes-Benz ML W164?

The strongest Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319 facelift) makes 276 kW (375 hp) (5.0 V8); the strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W164 375 kW (510 hp) (63 AMG).

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