Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mercedes E class 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes ML is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes E class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.7 - 5.4 | 2.0 - 5.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 347 HP | 115 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 560 NM | 190 - 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 - 12.2 seconds | 5.7 - 12.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes ML are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes E class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 14.8 | 6.2 - 12.3 | |
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Mercedes ML petrol engines consumes on average 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mercedes ML equipped with diesel engines consume 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 38 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1061 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes ML has 541 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 1500 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`870 | ~ 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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