2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX and 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. (187 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Acura MDX.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura MDX. (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MDX | ML |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
