The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 72,700
€ 70,400
€ 72,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF.
GLE 450
ML 420 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 450
ML 420 CDI DPF
4894 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.1 %
General
GLE 450
ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 256.930
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLE 450
384 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLE 450
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
GLE 450
ML 420 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
GLE 450
12.74 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 450
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
GLE 450
28 mpg
21 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
636 mi
Range
532 mi
GLE 450
636 mi
532 mi
ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
GLE 450
157.2 kWh
228.4 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
322 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 450
ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
