The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 69,700
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) GLE 450 AMG
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘ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 450 AMG is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 280 CDI DPF.
GLE 450 AMG
ML 280 CDI DPF
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
76.2
84.9
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
189.7 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

GLE 450 AMG
ML 280 CDI DPF
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

GLE 450 AMG
ML 280 CDI DPF
W166
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 AMG
ML 280 CDI DPF
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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
GLE 450 AMG
362 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLE 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

GLE 450 AMG
ML 280 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
GLE 450 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLE 450 AMG
ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLE 450 AMG
27 mpg
25 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
628 mi
GLE 450 AMG
672 mi
628 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
GLE 450 AMG
162.9 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLE 450 AMG
ML 280 CDI DPF
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