Kia Mohave 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 539 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Kia Mohave is more dynamic to drive. Kia Mohave engine produces 60 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Kia Mohave reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Mohave consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Mohave could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R 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: | 4.88 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
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Kia Mohave is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Mohave is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Mohave is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 551 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Mohave has 201 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Kia Mohave 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 Kia Mohave is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Kia Mohave can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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