The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 58,500
€ 76,200
€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the GLE 250 d is 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
GLE 250 d
ML 500
70.7
76.2
84.9
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.2 in
Width
75.8 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
70.7 in
114.8
189.7
114.8
189.1
189.7 in
Length
189.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 250 d
ML 500
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.16 %
General
GLE 250 d
ML 500
W166
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLE 250 d
ML 500
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 651.960
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
GLE 250 d
201 hp
402 hp
ML 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ML 500
Performance
GLE 250 d
ML 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
ML 500
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
GLE 250 d
22.76 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 250 d
ML 500
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
21 mpg
GLE 250 d
44 mpg
21 mpg
ML 500
40 mpg
city
16 mpg
47 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
805 mi
Range
525 mi
GLE 250 d
805 mi
525 mi
ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
GLE 250 d
111 kWh
208.4 kWh
ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 250 d
ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
