Mercedes ML 1998 vs Subaru Forester 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 93 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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: | 10 years | 7 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 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 14 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 1.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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