1999 Acura Integra vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 1999 Acura Integra and 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura Integra | 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Integra | ML |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
