1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 284 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover. (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover | CLS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2875 mm |
