Mercedes G class 2000 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.3 | 13.8 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 10 years | 10 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: | 250 litres | 633 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 383 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 440 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`810 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`255 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 760 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 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 | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2400 | |
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