Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 218 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 58 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | 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 | |
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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`365 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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