2005 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (221 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
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) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | ML | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
