Mercedes ML 2002 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML 2005 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML 2002 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes ML 2005, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.1 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML 2002 consumes 2.1 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 2002 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML 2005 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 | 450'000 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 Mercedes ML 2002 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes SL | 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 2002 is smaller. Mercedes ML 2002 is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML 2005, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1061 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes ML 2005 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 2005 (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML 2002 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML 2005. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`870 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`040 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 830 kg | 770 kg | |
| Mercedes ML 2002 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 7 procentiem more than Mercedes ML 2005. Therefore, Mercedes ML 2002 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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