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Comparison Mercedes-Benz ML (W163) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B7 8E) 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) quattro DPF


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Mercedes-Benz ML (W163) ML 270 CDI (163 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Audi
Model: M-class A4
Generation: ML (W163) A4 Avant (B7 8E)
Engine / modification: ML 270 CDI (163 Hp) 2.0 TDI (170 Hp) quattro DPF
Production start: 2001 year 2006 year
Production end: 2005 year 2008 year
Coupe type: SUV Combi
Num. of Doors: 5 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.4 l/100 km 9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.7 l/100 km 5.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.2 l/100 km 6.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 83 l 63 l
Emission standard: Euro 3 Euro 4
CO2 emissions: 179 g/km
Power: 163 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 4200 rpm. 4200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 185 km/h 216 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.9 sec 8.8 sec
Torque: 370 Nm @ 1800 rpm. 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: BRD
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2685 cm3 1968 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 3.5 l
Coolant: 8 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector)
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler)
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 5 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 18 18
Piston Stroke: 88.4 mm 95.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 88 mm 81 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6 6
Length: 4638 mm 4586 mm
Width: 1840 mm 1772 mm
Width including mirrors: 1937 mm
Height: 1820 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase: 2820 mm 2642 mm
Front track: 1565 mm 1519 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1565 mm 1514 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 633 l 442 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 2020 l 1354 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone Independent multi-link
Rear suspension: Double wishbone Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2810 kg 2130 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 2045 kg 1580 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): 1800 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.1 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 80 kg
Tire size: 255/60 R17 215/55 R16
Wheel rims size: R17 7J x 16