2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | CL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |