Mercedes ML 1999 vs Nissan Terrano 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 45 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, whereas torque is 209 NM more than Nissan Terrano. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 12.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Terrano, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Terrano. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML 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: | 480'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | 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 | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan Terrano, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 115 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1900 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 (kg): | 3`365 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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