The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 63 AMG S 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 135,500

€ 72,100

€ 135,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 63 AMG S is 6.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the ML 420 CDI.
GLE 63 AMG S
ML 420 CDI
67.7
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
67.7 in
Height
71.5 in
115.6
195.3
114.8
188.5
195.3 in
Length
188.5 in
115.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE 63 AMG S
ML 420 CDI
5335 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6878 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.33 %

General
GLE 63 AMG S
ML 420 CDI
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 63 AMG S
ML 420 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 177.980
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
604 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLE 63 AMG S
604 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI
627 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLE 63 AMG S
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI
Performance
GLE 63 AMG S
ML 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 63 AMG S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI
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8.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
GLE 63 AMG S
8.83 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE 63 AMG S
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
GLE 63 AMG S
20 mpg
22 mpg
ML 420 CDI
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
459 mi
Range
557 mi
GLE 63 AMG S
459 mi
557 mi
ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
218.1 kWh
GLE 63 AMG S
217.9 kWh
218.1 kWh
ML 420 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
446 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE 63 AMG S
ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 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