Mercedes ML 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML 2005 engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes ML 2008, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes ML 2008. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.1 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes ML 2005 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML 2005 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G 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 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 500 litres | 551 litres | |
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Mercedes ML 2008 has more luggage space. Mercedes ML 2005 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML 2008. | |||
| 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: | Mercedes ML 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML 2005 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes ML 2008, so Mercedes ML 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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