The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 56,200

€ 56,300

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300
ⓘ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 350 CDI.
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 CDI
70.4
75.8
84.3
71.5
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
114.8
189.1
114.8
188.5
189.1 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 CDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %

General
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
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 642.820


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
228 hp
ML 350 CDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ML 350 CDI
Performance
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

ML 350 CDI
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
ML 250 BlueTEC
23.58 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ML 250 BlueTEC
41 mpg
26 mpg
ML 350 CDI
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
31 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
996 mi
Range
663 mi
ML 250 BlueTEC
996 mi
663 mi
ML 350 CDI
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).
183.1 kWh
ML 250 BlueTEC
119.3 kWh
183.1 kWh
ML 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 CDI
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