Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 vs Mercedes ML 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 5.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 460 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.9 | 13.0 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes ML gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1909 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes ML may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes ML (by 141 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`750 kg | 2`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`092 kg | 2`100 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 658 kg | 730 kg | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5000 | |
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