The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 69,500

€ 58,200

€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 350 d is 4.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the ML 350.
GLE 350 d
ML 350
69.8
76.7
84.9
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.7 in
Width
75.8 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.8 in
Height
70.7 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 350 d
ML 350
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6768 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.69 %

General
GLE 350 d
ML 350
W167
Generation
W166
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 350 d
ML 350
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 656.929
Engine Code
M 276.955


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
GLE 350 d
268 hp
302 hp
ML 350
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
GLE 350 d
443 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
ML 350
Performance
GLE 350 d
ML 350
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350
▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
GLE 350 d
18.38 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 350 d
ML 350
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
GLE 350 d
33 mpg
28 mpg
ML 350
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
569 mi
Range
570 mi
GLE 350 d
569 mi
570 mi
ML 350
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
161.1 kWh
GLE 350 d
146.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
ML 350
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 350 d
ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1841 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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