The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 56,200

€ 69,500

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ML 250 BlueTEC is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the GLE 350 d.
ML 250 BlueTEC
GLE 350 d
70.4
75.8
84.3
69.8
76.7
84.9
75.8 in
Width
76.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
70.4 in
Height
69.8 in
114.8
189.1
117.9
193.9
189.1 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 250 BlueTEC
GLE 350 d
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.8 %

General
ML 250 BlueTEC
GLE 350 d
W166
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 250 BlueTEC
GLE 350 d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
OM 651.960
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
268 hp
GLE 350 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
GLE 350 d
Performance
ML 250 BlueTEC
GLE 350 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

ML 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 250 BlueTEC
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
33 mpg
GLE 350 d
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
996 mi
Range
569 mi
ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
569 mi
GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
146.1 kWh
ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
GLE 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ML 250 BlueTEC
GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1841 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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