Nissan Pathfinder 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 403 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 50 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 107 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Pathfinder consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pathfinder consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 870 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | Installed on at least 9 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2005 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
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Nissan Pathfinder is smaller. Nissan Pathfinder is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pathfinder is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2091 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Nissan Pathfinder has 36 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pathfinder is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Nissan Pathfinder can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`880 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
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