Mercedes S class 1998 vs Mercedes ML 2008
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| Body: | Sedan | 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 | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.2 - 5.8 | 3.0 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 - 367 HP | 190 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 - 560 NM | 350 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 8.5 seconds | 5 - 9.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 - 13.4 | 8.4 - 16.5 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, Mercedes S class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.10 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 32 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes S class is 38 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 551 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`100 | ~ 2`854 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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