Nissan Murano 2002 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| 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: | 248 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 333 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Murano engine produces 58 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 107 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Nissan Murano reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Murano consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1260 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Murano might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.82 m | |
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Nissan Murano is smaller. Nissan Murano is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Murano is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 923 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2005 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Murano has 372 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The Mercedes ML may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5400 | |
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