2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 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 331 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (176 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1999 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, 1999 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1999 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CLS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6206 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
