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 |