Mercedes G class 1998 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 456 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.7 | 14.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 17.8 l/100km | 16.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes G class is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 1061 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2250 litres | 2020 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes G 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 G class (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`100 kg | 2`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`460 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 735 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 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: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 35 800 | 3200 | |
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