The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 65,800

€ 66,300

€ 65,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘ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 2.7 inches lower than the ML 500.
GLE 300 d
ML 500
69.8
76.7
84.9
72.4
75.2
83.7
76.7 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.8 in
Height
72.4 in
117.9
193.9
114.8
188.5
193.9 in
Length
188.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 300 d
ML 500
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %

General
GLE 300 d
ML 500
W167
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 300 d
ML 500
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
OM 654.920
Engine Code
M 113.964


4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
242 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
GLE 300 d
242 hp
302 hp
ML 500
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
GLE 300 d
369 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
ML 500
Performance
GLE 300 d
ML 500
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

ML 500
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
GLE 300 d
19.77 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 300 d
ML 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GLE 300 d
39 mpg
18 mpg
ML 500
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
44 mpg
highway
23 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
662 mi
Range
441 mi
GLE 300 d
662 mi
441 mi
ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
GLE 300 d
125.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
ML 500
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 300 d
ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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