2005 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. (286 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 346 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML. 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 (511 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | ML | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2646 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 86 L |
