2011 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2011 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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 R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML. (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2011 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | ML | R |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2360 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 Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |