2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 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 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pilot | ML |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 93 L |
