Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 307 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 71 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 12.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 450'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Jeep Cherokee, Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Nitro | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is smaller. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 978 litres | 551 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1909 litres | no data | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Grand Cherokee has 427 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The Mercedes ML may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Jeep Grand Cherokee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5800 | |
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