The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 61,200
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) GLE 400
€ 58,700
 Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueTEC.
GLE 400
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
76.2
84.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
189.7 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

GLE 400
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

GLE 400
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
GLE 400
328 hp
208 hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 400
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

GLE 400
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 400

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
GLE 400
14.32 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLE 400
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
GLE 400
27 mpg
27 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
679 mi
GLE 400
657 mi
679 mi
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
GLE 400
166.7 kWh
179 kWh
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLE 400
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft