1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (877 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 696 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 142 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (630 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | CLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 6208 cc |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 877 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
