Chevrolet Equinox 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 301 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 369 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Equinox is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Equinox engine produces 29 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Equinox reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Equinox consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Equinox could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Camaro | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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: | 4.77 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
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Chevrolet Equinox is smaller. Chevrolet Equinox and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 889 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2050 litres | |
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Chevrolet Equinox has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Equinox has 338 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`360 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7600 | |
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