2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 168 kg more than 2005 Acura MDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (460 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Acura | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MDX | ML |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
