The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 88,400

€ 70,400

€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The GLE 53 AMG is 5.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the ML 420 CDI DPF.
GLE 53 AMG
ML 420 CDI DPF
69.8
76.7
84.9
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.7 in
Width
75.2 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.8 in
Height
71.5 in
117.9
194.4
114.8
188.5
194.4 in
Length
188.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 53 AMG
ML 420 CDI DPF
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.43 %

General
GLE 53 AMG
ML 420 CDI DPF
W167
Generation
W164
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 420 CDI DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 256
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 256.930
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
451 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLE 53 AMG
451 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLE 53 AMG
384 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
GLE 53 AMG
ML 420 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

ML 420 CDI DPF
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11.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
GLE 53 AMG
11.27 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 53 AMG
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
GLE 53 AMG
25 mpg
21 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
568 mi
Range
532 mi
GLE 53 AMG
568 mi
532 mi
ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
GLE 53 AMG
176.2 kWh
228.4 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
386 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 53 AMG
ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1642 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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