2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2004 Land Rover Discovery and 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP) has 277 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 71 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 494 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2029 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 88 L |
