2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 2,597 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (167 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | CLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
