2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 655 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Discovery | CLC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |
