Mercedes S class 2000 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 56 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.0 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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