1999 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1999 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML and 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,601 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 61 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (377 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ML | L 200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2601 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |
