2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fusion and 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fusion | ML |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 95 L |