The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 65,800

€ 56,200

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GLE 300 d is 4.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ML 250 BlueTEC.
GLE 300 d
ML 250 BlueTEC
69.8
76.7
84.9
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.7 in
Width
75.8 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.8 in
Height
70.4 in
117.9
193.9
114.8
189.1
193.9 in
Length
189.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 300 d
ML 250 BlueTEC
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.92 %

General
GLE 300 d
ML 250 BlueTEC
W167
Generation
W166
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 300 d
ML 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
OM 654.920
Engine Code
OM 651.960


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
GLE 300 d
242 hp
201 hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 300 d
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
GLE 300 d
ML 250 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 300 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

ML 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
GLE 300 d
19.77 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 300 d
ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
GLE 300 d
39 mpg
41 mpg
ML 250 BlueTEC
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
662 mi
Range
996 mi
GLE 300 d
662 mi
996 mi
ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
119.3 kWh
GLE 300 d
125.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 300 d
ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft