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 | |
| 880 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 1061 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2020 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`620 kg | 2`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`090 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 770 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 45 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 | low | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 3200 | |
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