Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite less power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 13.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes ML, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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