2004 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2004 Nissan Murano

To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2004 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano 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 390 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano.

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 (331 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (328 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 2004 Nissan Murano
Make Mercedes-Benz Nissan
Model ML Murano
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3720 cc 3507 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 232 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 328 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 96.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 81 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2186 kg 1796 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 82 L


 

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