Mercedes ML 1998 vs Honda CR-V 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 162 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 12 HP less power than Honda CR-V, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 10.1 | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 610 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 5 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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