Mercedes ML 1998 vs Nissan X-Trail 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 78 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 118 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 8 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1841 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.9 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan X-Trail has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Nissan X-Trail, so Nissan X-Trail quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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