2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2008 Mazda CX-9 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda CX-9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda CX-9 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CX-9 | ML |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2920 mm |
