2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1166 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | CLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |