2008 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 901 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RAV4 | ML |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
