Mercedes G class 2000 vs Mercedes ML 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes G class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes ML) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 170 NM more than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 13.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.7 l/100km | 14.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes G class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes G class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 490 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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: | 4.21 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.82 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 11 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`850 kg | 2`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`490 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 360 kg | 635 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 76 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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