Mercedes R class 2010 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes R class engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.3 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes R class could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 R class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes R class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.80 m | |
| Mercedes R class is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes R class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 680 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. This could mean that the Mercedes R class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 18 600 | |
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