Isuzu Trooper 1992 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 190 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Isuzu Trooper engine produces 28 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.0 | 13.8 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Isuzu Trooper consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| Isuzu Trooper 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Isuzu Trooper is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Isuzu Trooper is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| 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`497 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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