The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 61,300
GLE 250 d € 52,700
ML 350
€ 61,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 350.
GLE 250 d
ML 350
76.2 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
71.5 in
189.7 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 250 d
ML 350
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.7 %
General
GLE 250 d
ML 350
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 350
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 651.960
Engine Code
M 272.967
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLE 250 d
201 hp
268 hp
ML 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
ML 350
Performance
GLE 250 d
ML 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
GLE 250 d
23.58 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 250 d
ML 350
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GLE 250 d
41 mpg
20 mpg
ML 350
37 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
25 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
1014 mi
Range
513 mi
GLE 250 d
1014 mi
513 mi
ML 350
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).
217.9 kWh
GLE 250 d
117.3 kWh
217.9 kWh
ML 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 250 d
ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft