Jeep Commander 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Commander engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Jeep Commander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.2 l/100km | 13.9 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Commander is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jeep Commander consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Jeep Commander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Commander consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 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: | 440'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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: | 4.79 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Commander is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Commander is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 212 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1940 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jeep Commander has 339 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Jeep Commander uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Commander is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Jeep Commander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 9200 | |
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