Mercedes ML 2005 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| 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 | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 50 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 870 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 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 4 cm longer than the Nissan Pathfinder, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 551 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2050 litres | 2091 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Pathfinder (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.4 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means Mercedes ML can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`830 kg | 2`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`165 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 715 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5400 | |
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