1979 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 536 kg more than 1979 Land Rover Serie III.
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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1979 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1979 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Land Rover Serie III | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Serie III | CLS |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 402 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2875 mm |