Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001 vs Mercedes ML 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jeep Grand Cherokee) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes ML) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 109 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 13.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 14.5 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Jeep Grand Cherokee over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 420'000 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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: | 4.61 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes ML, 1 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1104 litres | 633 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2047 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage capacity. Jeep Grand Cherokee has 471 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes ML. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`506 kg | 2`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`015 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 526 kg | 635 kg | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Mercedes ML. Therefore, Mercedes ML is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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