Mercedes ML 2001 vs Land Rover Discovery 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes ML) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Discovery) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 137 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 81 HP more power than Land Rover Discovery, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Land Rover Discovery. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Discovery. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery 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) | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Land Rover Discovery engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on Land Rover Defender | |
| 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.90 m | |
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Mercedes ML is smaller. Mercedes ML is 6 cm shorter than the Land Rover Discovery, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1970 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`365 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5400 | |
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