Opel Frontera 1998 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
|
Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Opel Frontera is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 389 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1790 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Opel Frontera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Frontera has
|
Mercedes ML has
| |