2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 520 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escape | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 520 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 95 L |
