Saab 9-7X 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Saab 9-7X) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes ML) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 290 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 373 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Saab 9-7X is more dynamic to drive. Saab 9-7X engine produces 100 HP more power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 67 NM less than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Saab 9-7X reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Saab 9-7X consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Saab 9-7X could require 615 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1010 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
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Saab 9-7X is larger, but lower. Saab 9-7X is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of Saab 9-7X is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1127 litres | 551 litres | |
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Saab 9-7X has more luggage capacity. Saab 9-7X has 576 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5800 | |
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