The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 53,600
€ 60,000
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
General
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.820
Engine Code
OM 642.826


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
254 hp
ML 350 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
ML 350 BlueTEC
Performance
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350 BlueTEC
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23.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23.97 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
35 mpg
ML 350 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
37 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
703 mi
Range
850 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
850 mi
ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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


















