The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14)
€ 52,500

€ 58,200

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ML 350.
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.7
75.8
84.3
75.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.5 in
Height
70.7 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
189.1
188.5 in
Length
189.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %

General
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 276.955


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 hp
302 hp
ML 350
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
ML 350
Performance
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

ML 350
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.55 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.76 lb/hp
15.55 lb/hp
ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
28 mpg
ML 350
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
703 mi
Range
570 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
570 mi
ML 350
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).
161.1 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350
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