2000 Honda Avancier vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,597 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 658 kg more than 2000 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Avancier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Avancier | 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avancier | ML |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2252 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
