2004 Rover 75 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 600 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 75 | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
