The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLE Coupé 53 AMG 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G (19 - ..)
€ 52,500

€ 93,000

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,000
ⓘ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 ML 280 CDI is 6.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the GLE Coupé 53 AMG.
ML 280 CDI
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
71.5
75.2
83.7
67.6
76.7
84.9
75.2 in
Width
76.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
71.5 in
Height
67.6 in
114.8
188.5
115.6
195.3
188.5 in
Length
195.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 280 CDI
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5126 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.03 %

General
ML 280 CDI
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
W164
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 280 CDI
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 256.930


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6100 rpm
ML 280 CDI
187 hp
451 hp
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
Performance
ML 280 CDI
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

GLE Coupé 53 AMG
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.37 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
11.37 lb/hp
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 280 CDI
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
25 mpg
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
649 mi
Range
568 mi
ML 280 CDI
649 mi
568 mi
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
176.2 kWh
ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ML 280 CDI
GLE Coupé 53 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.5 cu ft











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