2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
