Mercedes ML 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML 2001 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML 1999 engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes ML 2001, but torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes ML 2001. Despite the higher power, Mercedes ML 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.5 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML 1999 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML 1999 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML 1999 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML 1999 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML 2001, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
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