Mercedes ML 2008 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 34 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 720 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 28 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 Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 2091 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Nissan Pathfinder may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 41 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 Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| 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 | 2`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`160 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 720 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 8200 | |
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