2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | CLS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4965 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |