Mitsubishi L 200 1996 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 engine produces 63 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 83 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 30 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi Pajero | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes ML engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mitsubishi L 200 is smaller. Mitsubishi L 200 is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 19 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi L 200 is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`835 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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