The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 65,500
€ 70,500
€ 65,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the ML 500.
GLE 400
ML 500
70.7
76.2
84.9
72.4
75.2
83.7
76.2 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
General
GLE 400
ML 500
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
ML 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLE 400
328 hp
383 hp
ML 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
ML 500
Performance
GLE 400
ML 500
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ML 500
▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 400
ML 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GLE 400
28 mpg
18 mpg
ML 500
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
24 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
680 mi
Range
461 mi
GLE 400
680 mi
461 mi
ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
GLE 400
161.1 kWh
242.5 kWh
ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 400
ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 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
