Mercedes S class 1998 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: | 4.3 Petrol | 4.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 279 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 300 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes GL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.16 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes S class is 38 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`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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