Mercedes R class 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2006
| 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: | 6.2 Petrol | 6.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 5 seconds | |
| Mercedes R class and Mercedes ML have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.3 | 16.0 | |
| Mercedes R class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 770 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) | |
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. | |||
| Seats: | 6 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 244 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 244 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2407 litres | 2050 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes R class (by 357 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: | 2`900 kg | 2`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`330 kg | 2`240 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 640 kg | |
| Mercedes R class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5000 | |
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