Nissan Patrol 2004 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Patrol engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Nissan Patrol reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Patrol consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Patrol could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Patrol consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Terrano | Installed on at least 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Nissan Patrol is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 10 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Patrol is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Patrol is 1.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Nissan Patrol can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 3000 | |
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