2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6206 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |