2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Defender and 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 197 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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 CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5439 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 470 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |