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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes R class engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 8.8 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes R class consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML 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: | 450'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 140 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`810 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 14 000 | |
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