Opel Frontera 1998 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Frontera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes ML) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera engine produces 35 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 13.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Frontera consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Frontera 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: | 440'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Sintra | 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. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Opel Frontera is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 389 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1790 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Opel Frontera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Opel Frontera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`450 kg | 2`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`855 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 670 kg | 795 kg | |
| Opel Frontera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mercedes ML has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Mercedes ML, so Mercedes ML quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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