2000 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML (441 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | ML | Life |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4261 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
