2005 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2005 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,827 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (232 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. 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 (347 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2005 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ML | Montero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3724 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
