2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2005 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | CLS | Discovery |
Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4663 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2875 mm | 2550 mm |