Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mercedes ML 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML 2006 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML 2001 engine produces 56 HP less power than Mercedes ML 2006, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Mercedes ML 2006. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML 2006 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes ML 2001 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2006, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes ML 2001 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 2006. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 2006 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: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 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 E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 2006, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 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 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes ML 2006 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML 2001 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mercedes ML 2006, so Mercedes ML 2006 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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