Mercedes G class 1993 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.4 Diesel | 3.2 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: | 136 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.1 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.1 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
| By specification Mercedes G class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 560'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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: | 1.93 m | 1.82 m | |
| 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 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`710 | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mercedes G klase has 
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