Mercedes ML 2001 vs Hyundai Terracan 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 19.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 62 HP more power than Hyundai Terracan, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Hyundai Terracan. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.9 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Terracan, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.64 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 7 cm shorter than the Hyundai Terracan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1955 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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