Mercedes G class 1998 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 292 HP | |
| Torque: | 456 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.7 | 14.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 17.8 l/100km | 16.5 l/100km | |
| The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 41 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 8 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`750 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 2800 | |
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