The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

€ 65,800
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLE 300 d
€ 56,300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) ML 350 CDI
€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The GLE 300 d is 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the ML 350 CDI.
GLE 300 d
ML 350 CDI
69.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
76.7
84.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
75.2
83.7
76.7 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.8 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
117.9
193.9
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
114.8
188.5
193.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

GLE 300 d
ML 350 CDI
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.69 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

GLE 300 d
ML 350 CDI
W167
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 300 d
ML 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 654.920
Engine Code
OM 642.820
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLE 300 d
242 hp
228 hp
ML 350 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 300 d
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ML 350 CDI

Performance

GLE 300 d
ML 350 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 300 d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350 CDI

 REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
GLE 300 d
19.77 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLE 300 d
ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GLE 300 d
39 mpg
26 mpg
ML 350 CDI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
662 mi
Range
663 mi
GLE 300 d
662 mi
663 mi
ML 350 CDI
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).
183.1 kWh
GLE 300 d
125.5 kWh
183.1 kWh
ML 350 CDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLE 300 d
ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 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