Nissan Terrano 1996 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 118 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Terrano engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Nissan Terrano reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.1 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Terrano is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Terrano consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Nissan Terrano over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Terrano consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Terrano 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 630'000 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Nissan Terrano is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Terrano is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 115 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1900 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Terrano is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Nissan Terrano can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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