Isuzu Trooper 1994 vs Mercedes ML 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Diesel | 2.7 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: | 125 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 275 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Isuzu Trooper engine produces 38 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Isuzu Trooper 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 Isuzu Trooper could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Isuzu Trooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Isuzu Trooper engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
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Isuzu Trooper is smaller, but higher. Isuzu Trooper is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Isuzu Trooper is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Isuzu Trooper is 2 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Isuzu Trooper can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`600 | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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