2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 375 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | CLS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |