Mercedes ML 2011 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes ML) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Grand Cherokee) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 247 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 570 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 86 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 90 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 350'000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | Used also on Chrysler 300C | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 2 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 680 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2010 litres | 1554 litres | |
| Mercedes ML has 102 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 456 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`900 kg | 2`949 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`130 kg | 2`393 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 770 kg | 556 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 23 200 | |
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