2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vs 2012 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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI; FFV), 4.7L 8-cylinder turbocharged, 5.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged | 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L to 5.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 to 8 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Not available |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel | Gasoline |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) |
| City | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) |