2005 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 2,597 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | ML | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
