Mercedes CLS 2008 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLS is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes CLS engine produces 34 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Thanks to more power Mercedes CLS reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes CLS consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that by driving the Mercedes CLS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes CLS consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes CLS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Land Rover Discovery | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLS 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes CLS is 13 cm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLS is 35 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLS is 0.4 metres less than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means Mercedes CLS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 5600 | |
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