I have read with interest the test between the Discovery and Mercedes ML in the
latest Mag edition.
It seems the test was pretty close but i don't think the test shows the
complete picture of ownership?
The Disco retains 64% after 3 years but is more expensive in the first instance
so this wipes away some of the gain, but its running costs which they haven't
taken into account!
For a start the Disco Road tax is £465 a year , the Merc is £215 ( £750
difference over 3 years) plus as you don't tow all the time the fuel consumption
becomes important, with a difference of 7 miles per gallon this equals approx
£28 loss per fill up (90 lts) compared to the Merc.
Average 12k a year = approx 20 fill ups =approx £560 a year extra to fill up
the Disco.
Running costs are very important these days and the Disco will cost an
approx £2000 extra over 3 years to run.
Servicing is about the same serviced every year.
It does seem now that Discoveries reign is coming to an end even What car now have the BMW X3 as its 4x4 of the year.
latest Mag edition.
It seems the test was pretty close but i don't think the test shows the
complete picture of ownership?
The Disco retains 64% after 3 years but is more expensive in the first instance
so this wipes away some of the gain, but its running costs which they haven't
taken into account!
For a start the Disco Road tax is £465 a year , the Merc is £215 ( £750
difference over 3 years) plus as you don't tow all the time the fuel consumption
becomes important, with a difference of 7 miles per gallon this equals approx
£28 loss per fill up (90 lts) compared to the Merc.
Average 12k a year = approx 20 fill ups =approx £560 a year extra to fill up
the Disco.
Running costs are very important these days and the Disco will cost an
approx £2000 extra over 3 years to run.
Servicing is about the same serviced every year.
It does seem now that Discoveries reign is coming to an end even What car now have the BMW X3 as its 4x4 of the year.