Mercedes G class 1993 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class engine produces 50 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 179 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes G class consumes 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes ML 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: | 630'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes G class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 46 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 9 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`500 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 3000 | |
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