2011 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 2011 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 956 kg more than 2011 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Suzuki SX4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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 (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | ML | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4511 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
