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
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) GLE 350 d
€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) 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
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
76.2 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
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
6239 lb
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF

 REPLAY
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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