Mercedes ML 1998 vs Nissan Terrano 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 32 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Nissan Terrano. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 12.3 | |
| Mercedes ML consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Terrano, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 630'000 km | 520'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 11 cm shorter than the Nissan Terrano, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 613 litres | 115 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 1900 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Nissan Terrano 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 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Terrano, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`650 kg | 2`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`855 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 795 kg | 1`040 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Nissan Terrano. Therefore, Nissan Terrano is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | no data | |
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