2001 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2001 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2001 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 724 kg more than 2001 Subaru Outback. 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (440 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2001 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | ML | Outback |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
