Mercedes ML 1999 vs Toyota 4-Runner 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 295 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes ML engine produces 38 HP more power than Toyota 4-Runner, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Toyota 4-Runner. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 12.5 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 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 | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Mercedes ML is 26 cm shorter than the Toyota 4-Runner, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 633 litres | 1263 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2020 litres | 2257 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage space. Mercedes ML has 630 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota 4-Runner (by 237 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 Toyota 4-Runner, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`810 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`045 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 765 kg | 700 kg | |
| Mercedes ML load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Toyota 4-Runner. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5800 | |
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