The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 52,500

€ 61,300

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,300
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 250 d.
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 250 d
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 250 d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %

General
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 250 d
W164
Generation
W166
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 250 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 651.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 hp
201 hp
GLE 250 d
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
GLE 250 d
Performance
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 250 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 250 d
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.76 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
41 mpg
GLE 250 d
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
703 mi
Range
1014 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
1014 mi
GLE 250 d
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
117.3 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
GLE 250 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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