Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 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: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 187 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | 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: | 4.54 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller. Mitsubishi Outlander is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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