2007 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2007 Proton Arena
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2007 Proton Arena 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 75 more horse power than 2007 Proton Arena. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Arena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2007 Proton Arena. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Arena. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML has automatic transmission and 2007 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2007 Proton Arena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2007 Proton Arena | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Proton |
| Model | ML | Arena |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
