The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 76,100
€ 53,600
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 400 d is 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the ML 320 CDI DPF.
GLE 400 d
ML 320 CDI DPF
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 400 d
ML 320 CDI DPF
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6768 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.52 %
General
GLE 400 d
ML 320 CDI DPF
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 400 d
ML 320 CDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 656.929
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLE 400 d
325 hp
221 hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 400 d
516 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
GLE 400 d
ML 320 CDI DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
ML 320 CDI DPF
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
GLE 400 d
15.36 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 400 d
ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLE 400 d
33 mpg
25 mpg
ML 320 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
561 mi
Range
628 mi
GLE 400 d
561 mi
628 mi
ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
193.4 kWh
GLE 400 d
148.1 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 400 d
ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1775 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
