The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 56,200
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) ML 250 BlueTEC
€ 53,600
 Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 320 CDI DPF
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ML 250 BlueTEC is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the ML 320 CDI DPF.
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI DPF
70.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
75.8 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.4 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
189.1 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI DPF
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI DPF
W166
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 651.960
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
221 hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
ML 320 CDI DPF

Performance

ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

ML 250 BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

ML 320 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
25 mpg
ML 320 CDI DPF
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
996 mi
Range
628 mi
ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
628 mi
ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft