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: | 5.0 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 292 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 62 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.6 | 12.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.5 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 18 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 41 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 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): | 3`500 | 2`210 | |
| 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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