Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Outlander) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 3 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 187 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Despite the higher power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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: | 8 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| 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 | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.62 m | |
|
Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 10 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1691 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes ML has
|
Mitsubishi Outlander has
| |