2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 382 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
