2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Venture 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (187 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 432 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Venture | ML |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
