2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. (216 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | ML |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 83 L |
