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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 16 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 | 4.78 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 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 3`175 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9600 | |
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