Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mercedes E class 1999

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Mercedes ML
2001 - 2005
Mercedes E class
1999 - 2002
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
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/AutomaticManual/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 - 5.42.0 - 5.4

Performance

Power: 163 - 347 HP115 - 354 HP
Torque: 310 - 560 NM190 - 530 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 - 12.2 seconds5.7 - 12.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 - 14.86.2 - 12.3
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.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.82 m
Width: 1.85 m1.80 m
Height: 1.82 m1.44 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: no data520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 litres
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters11.3 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): ~ 3`481~ 2`100
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

below average
Average price (€): 34002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons:
    Mercedes E klase has
    • also available in 2WD
    • lower fuel consumption
    • better manoeuvrability
    • fewer faults
    • higher ratings in user reviews
    • lower price
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