2004 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 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 120 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 625 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Because 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Range Rover.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Land Rover Range Rover 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Make Land Rover Mercedes-Benz
Model Range Rover CLS
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 4663 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 402 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2515 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 2200 mm 1882 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2875 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 80 L


 

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