The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 4x4 XTronic (11 - 15)
€ 70,400

€ 49,000

€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Nissan Murano 3.5 V6.
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.7
74.2
82.1
75.2 in
Width
74.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
71.5 in
Height
67.7 in
114.8
188.5
111.2
191.3
188.5 in
Length
191.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
5104 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
1157 lb
22.67 %

General
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
W164
Generation
Z51
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
OM 629.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
252 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
252 hp
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
246 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
246 lb‑ft
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Performance
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
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16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
22 mpg
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
532 mi
Range
481 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
481 mi
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Environmental Impact
228.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data