2009 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | ML | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |