Mercedes ML 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML 2005 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML 2005 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes ML 2008, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes ML 2008. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes ML 2005 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML 2005 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML 2005 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 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 Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML 2005 and Mercedes ML 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML 2005 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML 2008, which means Mercedes ML 2005 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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