The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 82,300
€ 52,500
€ 82,300
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 a little. The GLE 500 is 3.1 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the ML 280 CDI.
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI
1796
1935
2157
1815
1911
2127
1935 mm
Width
1911 mm
2157 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1796 mm
Height
1815 mm
2915
4819
2915
4788
4819 mm
Length
4788 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.24 %
General
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 278.928
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
GLE 500
449 bhp
187 bhp
ML 280 CDI
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
GLE 500
700 NM
440 NM
ML 280 CDI
Performance
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
ML 280 CDI
▶ REPLAY
4.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
GLE 500
4.98 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GLE 500
27 mpg
31 mpg
ML 280 CDI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
556 mi
Range
649 mi
GLE 500
556 mi
649 mi
ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
197 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).
187.2 kWh
GLE 500
197 kWh
187.2 kWh
ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L
