Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 37 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`250 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes ML, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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