Land Rover Discovery 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Land Rover Discovery consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Installed on at least 8 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 2.05 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
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Land Rover Discovery is larger. Land Rover Discovery is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 13 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2010 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.45 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.35 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 14 000 | |
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