2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 428 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2954 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |