2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (799 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 536 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 799 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |