Mercedes G class 2000 vs Mercedes ML 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 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 160 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. | |||
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: | 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 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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