2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 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 | 2200 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 89 L |