The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 4x4 XTronic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 46,700

€ 72,100

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 Nissan Murano 3.5 V6 is 1.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 420 CDI.
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
68.1
74.2
82.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
74.2 in
Width
75.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.1 in
Height
71.5 in
111.2
190.3
114.8
188.5
190.3 in
Length
188.5 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
4262 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
842 lb
16.5 %

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

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

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

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

Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 420 CDI
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
16.91 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
22 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
467 mi
Range
557 mi
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
467 mi
557 mi
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
218.1 kWh
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
206.5 kWh
218.1 kWh
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Murano 3.5 V6
Mercedes ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft