2010 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2010 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 11 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2010 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ML | R |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
