Mercedes ML 2008 vs Jeep Commander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 6 HP more power than Jeep Commander, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Commander, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Commander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. Jeep Commander 2006 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Jeep Commander 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 1 cm shorter than the Jeep Commander, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 212 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1940 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes ML has 339 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Commander. The Jeep Commander may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jeep Commander, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9400 | |
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