The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 53,600
€ 72,700
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the GLE 450.
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 450
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.8
76.7
84.9
75.2 in
Width
76.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
71.5 in
Height
69.8 in
114.8
188.5
117.9
193.9
188.5 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 450
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.57 %
General
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 450
W164
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 450
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
OM 642.820
Engine Code
M 256.930


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
384 hp
at 5500 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
384 hp
GLE 450
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
GLE 450
Performance
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 450
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 450
▶ REPLAY
23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.74 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23.97 lb/hp
12.74 lb/hp
GLE 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 450
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
28 mpg
GLE 450
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
34 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
703 mi
Range
636 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
636 mi
GLE 450
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).
157.2 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
GLE 450
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLE 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1653 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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


















