The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 82,300
€ 50,900
€ 82,300
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 500 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 280 CDI DPF.
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
70.7
76.2
84.9
71.5
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
114.8
189.7
114.8
188.5
189.7 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
General
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade 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 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline 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
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
GLE 500
449 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
ML 280 CDI DPF
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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLE 500
23 mpg
25 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
556 mi
Range
628 mi
GLE 500
556 mi
628 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
GLE 500
197 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 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
