The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 55,200
€ 58,500
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,500
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 250 d.
ML 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
GLE 250 d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.04 %
General
ML 320 CDI
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
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 320 CDI
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
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 320 CDI
221 hp
201 hp
GLE 250 d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
GLE 250 d
Performance
ML 320 CDI
GLE 250 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
ML 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 250 d
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI
21.8 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 320 CDI
GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ML 320 CDI
25 mpg
44 mpg
GLE 250 d
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
30 mpg
highway
47 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
635 mi
Range
805 mi
ML 320 CDI
635 mi
805 mi
GLE 250 d
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
111 kWh
ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
111 kWh
GLE 250 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 320 CDI
GLE 250 d
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
