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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 14.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.5 l/100km | 18.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.80 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 1061 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
520 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 1500 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`210 kg | 2`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`710 kg | 2`225 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 645 kg | |
| Mercedes E class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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