Mercedes ML 1999 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 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 (Jeep Grand Cherokee) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 109 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.5 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 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: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | 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. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes ML is 2 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes ML is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2047 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`650 | 2`506 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
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