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: | 5.8 Petrol | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 388 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes ML, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 12.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 14.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes S class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G 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: | 5.16 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`830 | |
| 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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