Mercedes ML 2008 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 21 HP less power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Despite less power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 227 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover Sport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 17 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 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery | |
| 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 | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes ML is 1 cm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 958 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 2013 litres | |
| Mercedes ML has 407 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 37 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.3 metres less than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 3`175 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8800 | |
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