The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 78,500
€ 60,200
€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the GLE 500 e is 0.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
GLE 500 e
ML 400
70.7
76.2
84.9
70.7
75.8
84.3
76.2 in
Width
75.8 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
70.7 in
Height
70.7 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 500 e
ML 400
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
13.6 %
General
GLE 500 e
ML 400
W166
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLE 500 e
436 hp
328 hp
ML 400
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
ML 400
Performance
GLE 500 e
ML 400
152 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 500 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ML 400
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 500 e
ML 400
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
27 mpg
GLE 500 e
71 mpg
27 mpg
ML 400
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
1506 mi
Range
657 mi
GLE 500 e
1506 mi
657 mi
ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
ML 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 500 e
ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
