The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 61,200
€ 55,200
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The GLE 400 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 320 CDI.
GLE 400
ML 320 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 320 CDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
General
GLE 400
ML 320 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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLE 400
ML 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.821
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLE 400
328 hp
221 hp
ML 320 CDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
ML 320 CDI
Performance
GLE 400
ML 320 CDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
ML 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 400
ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLE 400
27 mpg
25 mpg
ML 320 CDI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
657 mi
Range
635 mi
GLE 400
657 mi
635 mi
ML 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
191.4 kWh
GLE 400
166.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 400
ML 320 CDI
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
