The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLE Coupé 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 50,900

€ 72,200

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the GLE Coupé 400.
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE Coupé 400
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.9
78.9
83.8
75.2 in
Width
78.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
71.5 in
Height
66.9 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
192.9
188.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE Coupé 400
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %

General
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE Coupé 400
W164
Generation
C292
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 Coupé 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 Coupé 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 Coupé 400
Performance
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE Coupé 400
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 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 Coupé 400
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
GLE Coupé 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE Coupé 400
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
27 mpg
GLE Coupé 400
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
628 mi
Range
664 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
664 mi
GLE Coupé 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).
164.8 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
GLE Coupé 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 280 CDI DPF
GLE Coupé 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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