The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 65,500
€ 72,100
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 400 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 420 CDI.
GLE 400
ML 420 CDI
70.7
76.2
84.9
71.5
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
114.8
189.7
114.8
188.5
189.7 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 400
ML 420 CDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.99 %
General
GLE 400
ML 420 CDI
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
ML 420 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 276.821
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLE 400
328 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI
Performance
GLE 400
ML 420 CDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 400
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
GLE 400
28 mpg
22 mpg
ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
680 mi
Range
557 mi
GLE 400
680 mi
557 mi
ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
218.1 kWh
GLE 400
161.1 kWh
218.1 kWh
ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 400
ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
