Mercedes ML 2001 vs Mercedes ML 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML 2001 engine produces 22 HP less power than Mercedes ML 1999, but torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes ML 1999. Despite less power, Mercedes ML 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 13.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 14.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML 2001 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 1999, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML 2001 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML 1999. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 2001 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 | 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 E klase, 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 ML 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML 2001 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes ML 1999, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`500 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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