Subaru Forester 2000 vs Mercedes ML 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Subaru Forester engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes ML. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 13.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 13.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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: | 320'000 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: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. 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: | 4.45 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.78 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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