The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 58,500

€ 53,600

€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
GLE 250 d
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.04 %

General
GLE 250 d
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLE 250 d
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.820


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLE 250 d
201 hp
201 hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
GLE 250 d
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
GLE 250 d
22.76 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 250 d
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
GLE 250 d
44 mpg
28 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
805 mi
Range
703 mi
GLE 250 d
805 mi
703 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111 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).
172.8 kWh
GLE 250 d
111 kWh
172.8 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 250 d
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 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