Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes ML. Thanks to more power Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.2 | 13.8 | |
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The Mercedes ML is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km on highway | 640 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1104 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2047 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`495 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
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