Nissan Murano 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Murano) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Murano engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 295 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Murano consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Murano could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Pathfinder | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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: | 4.90 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Nissan Murano is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Murano is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 909 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1897 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 16 600 | |
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