Mercedes ML 1999 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 48 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Frontera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 7 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2020 litres | 1790 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes ML has 244 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The Opel Frontera 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 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.4 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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