2012 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 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. Both 2012 Mercedes-Benz G and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML are equipped with a 2,987 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G (207 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (201 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (500 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz G | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | G | ML |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4686 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 93 L |
