The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 88,400

€ 56,200

€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GLE 53 AMG is 5.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ML 250 BlueTEC.
GLE 53 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
69.8
76.7
84.9
70.4
75.8
84.3
76.7 in
Width
75.8 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.8 in
Height
70.4 in
117.9
194.4
114.8
189.1
194.4 in
Length
189.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 53 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
6.73 %

General
GLE 53 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
W167
Generation
W166
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 53 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 256.930
Engine Code
OM 651.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
451 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
GLE 53 AMG
451 hp
201 hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLE 53 AMG
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
GLE 53 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 53 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

ML 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
11.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
GLE 53 AMG
11.27 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 53 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
GLE 53 AMG
25 mpg
41 mpg
ML 250 BlueTEC
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
44 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
568 mi
Range
996 mi
GLE 53 AMG
568 mi
996 mi
ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
119.3 kWh
GLE 53 AMG
176.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 53 AMG
ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1642 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft