2008 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan 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 150 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan.
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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Multivan. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2008 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | ML | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5460 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
