Mercedes ML 1998 vs Opel Frontera 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 82 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 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 650 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 | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | Used also on 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: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1790 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`650 | 2`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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