Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mitsubishi L 200 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 63 HP more power than Mitsubishi L 200, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mitsubishi L 200. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 75 litres | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 30 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 14 cm longer than the Mitsubishi L 200, 19 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes ML has
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Mitsubishi L 200 has
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