1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | CL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 5506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
