Mercedes R class 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| 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 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes R class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes R class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes R class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes R klase 2006 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes R class is larger, but lower. Mercedes R class is 38 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 314 litres | 551 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 237 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: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes R class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5800 | |
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