Mercedes ML 1998 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 359 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes ML engine produces 25 HP less power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. Due to the lower power, Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 15.1 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that by driving the Mercedes ML over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 540 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano | |
| 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 | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1076 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2407 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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