Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Mercedes ML 2001
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| Body: | Cabrio | 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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is available with front wheel drive, while Mercedes ML can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 2.7 - 5.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 150 HP | 163 - 347 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 240 NM | 310 - 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 15.6 seconds | 6.7 - 12.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.2 | 9.4 - 14.8 | |
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Volkswagen Beetle petrol engines consumes on average 6.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes ML. On average, Volkswagen Beetle equipped with diesel engines consume 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.82 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller. Volkswagen Beetle is 56 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`761 | ~ 3`481 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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