2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (503 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 535 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (830 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | CL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2718 kg | 2183 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5095 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1419 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2955 mm |