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2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.

Specification comparison
Specification2008 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 3.5L 6-cylinder, 5.5L 8-cylinder, 6.2L 8-cylinderVaries by configuration: 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 3.5L 6-cylinder
Displacement3.0 L to 6.2 L3.0 L to 3.5 L
Cylinders6 to 86
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Fuel typeVaries by configuration: Diesel, GasolineVaries by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline
Transmission and drivetrain
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Gears77
DrivetrainAWDVaries by configuration: AWD, RWD
Fuel economy and range
Combined21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)
City18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 11 mpg (21.4 L/100 km)18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)