Isuzu Trooper 2000 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 159 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 333 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Isuzu Trooper engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 67 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Isuzu Trooper reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.5 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Isuzu Trooper consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 6 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: | 4.80 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Isuzu Trooper is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, width is practically the same , while the height of Isuzu Trooper is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1190 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2746 litres | 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`810 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3000 | |
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