2012 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2013 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V.

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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 2013 Honda CR-V
Make Mercedes-Benz Honda
Model ML CR-V
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 7-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4803 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2141 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1796 mm 1654 mm
Wheelbase Size 2916 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 58 L


 

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