Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 vs Mercedes ML 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Land Cruiser engine produces 51 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Toyota Land Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Land Cruiser consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Toyota Land Cruiser over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Land Cruiser consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 880 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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: | 26 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Hilux | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate.
Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel.
Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. Mercedes ML 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser is smaller, but higher. Toyota Land Cruiser is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Land Cruiser is 7 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`990 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`165 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 825 kg | 720 kg | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Toyota Land Cruiser is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 7400 | |
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