Mercedes ML 1998 vs Chevrolet Blazer 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 28 HP more power than Chevrolet Blazer, but torque is 30 NM less than Chevrolet Blazer. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 68 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | 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. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Blazer, 15 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1920 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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