Mercedes G class 2002 vs Mercedes ML 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes ML, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 10.6 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes G 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 38 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 15 cm higher.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes G class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average  | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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