2002 Holden Berlina vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (167 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 535 kg more than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Berlina | 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berlina | ML |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
