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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML (221 HP) has 21 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 1340 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 (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 239 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 | 2987 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
