Mercedes ML 2005 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 307 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 71 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 13.2 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 760 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 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 4 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 3 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1909 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes ML has 427 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.8 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`830 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6000 | |
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