2010 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 694 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Range Rover | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Range Rover | CLS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2584 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2878 mm | 2875 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 80 L |