The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 65,500
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ML 280 CDI DPF is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 400.
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 400
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.7
76.2
84.9
75.2 in
Width
76.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
71.5 in
Height
70.7 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
189.7
188.5 in
Length
189.7 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 400
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
General
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 400
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 DPF
GLE 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
328 hp
GLE 400
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLE 400
Performance
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 400
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 400
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 400
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
28 mpg
GLE 400
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
33 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
628 mi
Range
680 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
680 mi
GLE 400
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
161.1 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
GLE 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
