Nissan Pathfinder 2001 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 243 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 359 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Mercedes ML. Despite the higher power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.1 | 13.5 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 26 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano | 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: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Pathfinder and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1076 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2407 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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