Mercedes ML 2008 vs Jeep Wrangler 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.8 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: | 224 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 47 HP more power than Jeep Wrangler, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Jeep Wrangler. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 79 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 660 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 | 12 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 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 3 cm longer than the Jeep Wrangler, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2322 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.25 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.65 metres less than that of the Jeep Wrangler, which means Mercedes ML can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 17 000 | |
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