The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE Coupé 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 76,300

€ 52,500

€ 76,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 Coupé 350 d is 5.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the ML 280 CDI.
GLE Coupé 350 d
ML 280 CDI
68.1
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
68.1 in
Height
71.5 in
115.6
194.4
114.8
188.5
194.4 in
Length
188.5 in
115.6 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
GLE Coupé 350 d
ML 280 CDI
5049 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6702 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.58 %

General
GLE Coupé 350 d
ML 280 CDI
W167
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 Coupé 350 d
ML 280 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 656.929
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
GLE Coupé 350 d
268 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLE Coupé 350 d
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI
Performance
GLE Coupé 350 d
ML 280 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

GLE Coupé 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI
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18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
GLE Coupé 350 d
18.84 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLE Coupé 350 d
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GLE Coupé 350 d
34 mpg
26 mpg
ML 280 CDI
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
585 mi
Range
649 mi
GLE Coupé 350 d
585 mi
649 mi
ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
187.2 kWh
GLE Coupé 350 d
141.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
ML 280 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLE Coupé 350 d
ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
18.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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