2009 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 2,685 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 849 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 120 | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 83 L |
