Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| 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 | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 58 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 97 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 13.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Outlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 21 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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