The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 69,700

€ 56,200

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GLE 450 AMG is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the ML 250 BlueTEC.
GLE 450 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
70.7
76.2
84.9
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.2 in
Width
75.8 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
70.4 in
114.8
189.7
114.8
189.1
189.7 in
Length
189.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 450 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.37 %

General
GLE 450 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
W166
Generation
W166
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 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 276.821
Engine Code
OM 651.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
GLE 450 AMG
362 hp
201 hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
GLE 450 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 450 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

ML 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
GLE 450 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 450 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
GLE 450 AMG
27 mpg
41 mpg
ML 250 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
672 mi
Range
996 mi
GLE 450 AMG
672 mi
996 mi
ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
119.3 kWh
GLE 450 AMG
162.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 450 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft