Mercedes ML 1998 vs Nissan Terrano 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes ML) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Terrano) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 278 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 17.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 93 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Nissan Terrano. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 10.7 | |
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The Nissan Terrano is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes ML consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Terrano 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) | |
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: | no data | no data | |
| 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): | 2`650 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | no data | |
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