Mercedes ML 2005 vs Nissan Murano 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 248 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 333 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 58 HP less power than Nissan Murano, but torque is 107 NM more than Nissan Murano. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 12.3 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Pathfinder | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Murano might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Murano, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 923 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2005 litres | |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes ML has 372 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Murano. This could mean that the Mercedes ML uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2600 | |
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