2005 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2005 Audi A4
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2005 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (221 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 645 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2005 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model | ML | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
