Mercedes G class 1998 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.82 m | |
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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: | 250 litres | 1061 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 811 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 440 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`810 kg | 2`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`365 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 735 kg | |
| Mercedes G class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 65 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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