Mercedes ML 2002 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: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.1 | 11.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 500'000 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 1061 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes E class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 1500 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: | 2`870 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 830 kg | 530 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem more than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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