The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 61,300
€ 52,500
€ 61,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The GLE 250 d is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 280 CDI.
GLE 250 d
ML 280 CDI
70.7
76.2
84.9
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.2 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
71.5 in
114.8
189.7
114.8
188.5
189.7 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 250 d
ML 280 CDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
General
GLE 250 d
ML 280 CDI
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLE 250 d
ML 280 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 651.960
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
GLE 250 d
201 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI
Performance
GLE 250 d
ML 280 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
ML 280 CDI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
GLE 250 d
23.58 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 250 d
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GLE 250 d
41 mpg
26 mpg
ML 280 CDI
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
1014 mi
Range
649 mi
GLE 250 d
1014 mi
649 mi
ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
187.2 kWh
GLE 250 d
117.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 250 d
ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
