2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 3 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL (429 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 613 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 (699 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2012 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Defender | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5095 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
