Mercedes R class 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2007
| 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: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes R class engine produces 82 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 500 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes R class has 186 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): | no data | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6200 | |
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