Mercedes ML 2011 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 13 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 1 cm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 958 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2010 litres | 2013 litres | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes ML uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Range Rover Sport (by 3 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.1 metres less than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`950 kg | 3`175 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 8800 | |
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