2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Range Rover and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (283 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (221 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 710 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover | CLK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
