Honda CR-V 1997 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.7 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: | 128 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 35 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 218 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite less power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda CR-V could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda CR-V consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 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. 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: | 4.53 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
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Honda CR-V is smaller. Honda CR-V is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CR-V is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CR-V is 1.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Honda CR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
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