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. Both 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2011 Mercedes-Benz R are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R weights approximately 104 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML.

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, both vehicles can yield 542 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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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 3000 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2256 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 9.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 80 L