Mercedes S class 1999 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E 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 ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 26 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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