Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Land Cruiser) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 246 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 194 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 95 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Hilux, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes R klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 2.7 engine: A robust and reliable engine.
Automatic transmission versions may experience increased vibration at idle. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Land Cruiser is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Land Cruiser is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 104 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1930 litres | 2050 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Toyota Land Cruiser has 447 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`830 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 7600 | |
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