Toyota Land Cruiser 2012 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes ML. Despite the higher power, Toyota Land Cruiser reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Land Cruiser consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Land Cruiser could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes ML 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.87 m | 1.80 m | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser is larger. Toyota Land Cruiser is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Land Cruiser is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 259 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes ML has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Toyota Land Cruiser uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 3`350 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 35 600 | 13 200 | |
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