2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover LR3 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (288 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, both vehicles can yield 365 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR3 | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
