Toyota Sienna 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 233 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 328 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Sienna engine produces 39 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 12.0 | |
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The Toyota Sienna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Sienna consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Toyota Sienna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Sienna engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
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Toyota Sienna is larger, but lower. Toyota Sienna is 30 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 6 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Sienna is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1235 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4217 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Sienna has more luggage capacity. Toyota Sienna has 684 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5800 | |
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