Mercedes ML 2005 vs Nissan Murano 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 248 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 333 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 24 HP more power than Nissan Murano, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Nissan Murano. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 12.3 | |
| Mercedes ML consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 13 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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. | |||
| 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 | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes ML has
|
Nissan Murano has
| |