2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 760 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ML | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |
