2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 712 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 (630 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Freelander | CLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 6208 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |