Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes ML. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Range Rover Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Land Rover Range Rover Sport consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Land Rover Range Rover Sport over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Land Rover Range Rover Sport consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 227 mm (8.9 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover Sport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery | Installed on at least 9 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport is larger, but slightly lower. Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 958 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2013 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 407 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`175 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 7600 | |
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