2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (503 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 328 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Range Rover Sport | ML |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1951 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1862 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |