2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 4,966 cc, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | CLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4966 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |