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: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes E class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 279 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 29 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 12.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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 | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 36 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1061 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 520 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes ML has 541 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. 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 (kg): | 2`870 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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