Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2001

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Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Mercedes ML
2001 - 2005
Body: SedanCrossover / SUV
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.0 - 5.42.7 - 5.4

Performance

Power: 115 - 354 HP163 - 347 HP
Torque: 190 - 530 NM310 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 - 12.5 seconds6.7 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 12.39.4 - 14.8
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.64 m
Width: 1.80 m1.85 m
Height: 1.44 m1.82 m
Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 38 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 520 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
520 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`100~ 3`481
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

low
Average price (€): 22003400
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes E klase has
  • also available in 2WD
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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