2008 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2008 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2008 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (201 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Eos. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2008 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | ML | Eos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
