Chrysler Pacifica 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Pacifica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 253 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 339 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 90 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 61 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Chrysler Pacifica reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 9.5 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1030 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: | 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: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 5.05 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.82 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger, but lower. Chrysler Pacifica is 41 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 17 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 369 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3200 | |
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