Mercedes ML 2008 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 51 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Toyota Hilux | |
| 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. Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate. Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel. Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.89 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger, but lower. Mercedes ML is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 1930 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Mercedes ML has 447 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 2`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`165 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 825 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Toyota Land Cruiser. Therefore, Toyota Land Cruiser is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 18 000 | |
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