Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
|
Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Land Rover Range Rover Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Range Rover Sport consumes 0.9 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 Range Rover Sport could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Range Rover Sport consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 880 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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: | 1.93 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
|
Land Rover Range Rover Sport is larger, but slightly lower. Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 8400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport has
|
Mercedes ML has
| |