Mercedes ML 2008 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 17 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 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) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Chrysler 300C | |
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 4 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 780 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 1554 litres | |
| Mercedes ML has 229 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 496 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 2`949 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`272 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 677 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 9600 | |
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