Dodge Journey 2008 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Journey engine produces 84 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Dodge Journey reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Dodge Journey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dodge Journey consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Dodge Journey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dodge Journey consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Dodge Journey 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber | Installed on at least 9 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.82 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 127 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 127 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 816 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2117 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Dodge Journey has more luggage space (by 265 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Journey is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8200 | |
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