Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML 2001 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes ML 2005, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes ML 2005. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML 2001 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML 2001 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML 2001 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes ML 2001 is smaller. Mercedes ML 2001 is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML 2005, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML 2001 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`365 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes ML 2005 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML 2001 has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Mercedes ML 2005, so Mercedes ML 2005 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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