2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Defender and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 877 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 CLK (631 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6208 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 475 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |