2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LR3 | CL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4393 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 831 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |