2005 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (288 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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 (440 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chrysler |
| Model | ML | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
