2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 5 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 396 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | CLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |