Honda CR-V 2004 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Honda CR-V engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite less power, Honda CR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda CR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CR-V consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Honda CR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CR-V consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | 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: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.82 m | |
| Honda CR-V and Mercedes ML are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 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): | no data | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes ML has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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