The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 50,900

€ 69,700

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 3.1 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the GLE 450 AMG.
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 450 AMG
1815
1911
2127
1796
1935
2157
1911 mm
Width
1935 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2157 mm
1815 mm
Height
1796 mm
2915
4788
2915
4819
4788 mm
Length
4819 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 450 AMG
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2180 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2930 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.23 %

General
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 450 AMG
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 450 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol 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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 bhp
at 5500 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
362 bhp
GLE 450 AMG
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
520 NM
GLE 450 AMG
Performance
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 450 AMG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

GLE 450 AMG
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.02 kg/bhp
ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
6.02 kg/bhp
GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
33 mpg
GLE 450 AMG
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
628 mi
Range
672 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
672 mi
GLE 450 AMG
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).
162.9 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
162.9 kWh
GLE 450 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE 450 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
750 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
690 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L