2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,198 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | CLK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3198 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |