2012 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (399 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 543 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CX-7 | ML |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 2261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 93 L |