Mercedes ML 2008 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 34 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 740 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Used also on 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 | 1.93 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, 2 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 3`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 615 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5200 | |
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