Kia Mohave 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 274 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 362 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Kia Mohave engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mercedes ML. Despite the higher power, Kia Mohave reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 11.2 | |
| Kia Mohave consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai ix55, Kia Opirus | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.88 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2050 litres | no data | |
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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`720 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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