2009 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (173 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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 (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | ML | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
