Mercedes ML 2001 vs Honda CR-V 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Honda CR-V. Despite the higher power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 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 Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes ML and Honda CR-V are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 1.3 metres more than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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