Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Nissan Murano Z50?

1997–2005 vs 2003–2008 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: ML W163 4,638 mm, Murano Z50 4,770 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: ML W163 633 l, Murano Z50 476 l.
Lowest consumption: ML W163 9.4 l/100 km, Murano Z50 10 l/100 km.
Power: ML W163 110–255 kW, Murano Z50 120–180 kW.
Standard equipment: ML W163 27 items (Classic), Murano Z50 38 items (SE).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005 · 9 engines · Classic, Elegance, Inspiration, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Nissan Murano Z502003–2008 · 3 engines · SE, LE, S, SLSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz ML W1631997–2005no listings	Nissan Murano Z502003–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,587 mm–4,638 mm	Length4,770 mm
Width	Width1,840 mm	Width1,880 mm
Height	Height1,815 mm–1,820 mm	Height1,705 mm–1,710 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,820 mm	Wheelbase2,825 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance190 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance180 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume633 l	Trunk volume438 l–476 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,985 kg–2,225 kg	Curb weight1,620 kg–1,870 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank83 l	Fuel tank82 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2005	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines3
Power	Power110–255 kW (150–347 hp)	Power120–180 kW (163–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.3–5.4	Displacement (l)2.5–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.4 l/100 km · 270 CDI	Lowest consumption10 l/100 km · 2.5
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 55 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.5 V6 2WD
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · SE
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Classic	Items in the base trim38 · SE
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Elegance	Items in the top trim44 · LE
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 9
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Electric Driver's Seat	Electric Driver's Seat—	Electric Driver's Seat✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint	Metallic Paint—	Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Nissan Murano Z50?

Length: Nissan Murano Z50 4,770 mm, Mercedes-Benz ML W163 4,638 mm (a 132 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,825 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 476 vs 633 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Nissan Murano Z50?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz ML W163 uses 9.4 l/100 km (270 CDI); the most frugal Nissan Murano Z50 10 l/100 km (2.5).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz ML W163 or Nissan Murano Z50?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz ML W163 makes 255 kW (347 hp) (55 AMG); the strongest Nissan Murano Z50 180 kW (245 hp) (3.5 V6 2WD).

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