Suzuki Jimny 2001 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Jimny engine produces 136 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 13.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Jimny is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Suzuki Jimny over 15,000 km in a year you can save 900 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 580 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| 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: | 3.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller. Suzuki Jimny is 97 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 23 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 2.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Suzuki Jimny has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Suzuki Jimny, so Suzuki Jimny quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
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