The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 78,500
€ 56,300
€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 e is 1.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 350 CDI.
GLE 500 e
ML 350 CDI
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 e
ML 350 CDI
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
11.35 %
General
GLE 500 e
ML 350 CDI
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLE 500 e
ML 350 CDI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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 642.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLE 500 e
436 hp
228 hp
ML 350 CDI
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ML 350 CDI
Performance
GLE 500 e
ML 350 CDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 500 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 500 e
ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GLE 500 e
71 mpg
26 mpg
ML 350 CDI
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
1506 mi
Range
663 mi
GLE 500 e
1506 mi
663 mi
ML 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
183.1 kWh
GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
183.1 kWh
ML 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 500 e
ML 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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
