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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class and Mercedes ML have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes R class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes R class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes R class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes R class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 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 14 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes R class is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 2050 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 307 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 100 litres). | |||
| 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`810 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5400 | |
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