The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 75,600

€ 56,300

€ 75,600
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 350 de is 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the ML 350 CDI.
GLE 350 de
ML 350 CDI
69.8
76.7
84.9
71.5
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
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 350 de
ML 350 CDI
5853 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
7187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
1036 lb
17.7 %

General
GLE 350 de
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 350 de
ML 350 CDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLE 350 de
302 hp
228 hp
ML 350 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 350 de
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ML 350 CDI
Performance
GLE 350 de
ML 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 350 de
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350 CDI
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
GLE 350 de
19.38 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 350 de
ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
214 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GLE 350 de
214 mpg
26 mpg
ML 350 CDI
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
3672 mi
Range
663 mi
GLE 350 de
3672 mi
663 mi
ML 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
22.7 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).
183.1 kWh
GLE 350 de
22.7 kWh
183.1 kWh
ML 350 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
29 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 350 de
ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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