2006 Mazda MPV vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2006 Mazda MPV and 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (288 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MPV. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 499 kg more than 2006 Mazda MPV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda MPV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (440 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MPV. (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda MPV | 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MPV | ML |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4965 cc |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |