Mercedes ML 2011 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 68 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.1 | |
| 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 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 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 Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | Used also on Toyota Hilux | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2013 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate.
Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel.
Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger, but lower. Mercedes ML is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 621 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1934 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 27 600 | |
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