Mazda CX-9 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 367 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-9 engine produces 1 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 11.2 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-9 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-9 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 5.09 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mazda CX-9 is larger, but lower. Mazda CX-9 is 31 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-9 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 487 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2852 litres | 2050 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-9 (by 802 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-9 is 0.2 metres less 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: | 1`964 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7600 | |
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