Mercedes ML 2011 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 68 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 27 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 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes ML and Nissan Pathfinder are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2091 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 Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 10 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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