The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 72,700

€ 52,500

€ 72,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The GLE 450 is 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
GLE 450
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 450
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4894 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.57 %

General
GLE 450
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W167
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium 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 450
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 256.930
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
GLE 450
384 hp
187 hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLE 450
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
GLE 450
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
GLE 450
12.74 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 450
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
GLE 450
28 mpg
28 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
636 mi
Range
703 mi
GLE 450
636 mi
703 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
172.8 kWh
GLE 450
157.2 kWh
172.8 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
322 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 450
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 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