2001 Audi Avantissimo vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2001 Audi Avantissimo and 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi Avantissimo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi Avantissimo (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi Avantissimo should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 540 kg more than 2001 Audi Avantissimo.
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, 2001 Audi Avantissimo (600 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. (560 Nm). This means 2001 Audi Avantissimo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi Avantissimo | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avantissimo | ML |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
