The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 61,400
GLE 350 d € 50,900
ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 61,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 350 d is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 280 CDI DPF.
GLE 350 d
ML 280 CDI DPF
76.2 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
71.5 in
189.7 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 350 d
ML 280 CDI DPF
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
General
GLE 350 d
ML 280 CDI DPF
W166
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 350 d
ML 280 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.826
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
GLE 350 d
254 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLE 350 d
457 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
GLE 350 d
ML 280 CDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
ML 280 CDI DPF
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
GLE 350 d
18.88 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 350 d
ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLE 350 d
37 mpg
25 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
903 mi
Range
628 mi
GLE 350 d
903 mi
628 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
193.4 kWh
GLE 350 d
131.6 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 350 d
ML 280 CDI DPF
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