The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 55,200
€ 61,200
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 400.
ML 320 CDI
GLE 400
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 400
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
General
ML 320 CDI
GLE 400
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 320 CDI
GLE 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 320 CDI
221 hp
328 hp
GLE 400
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLE 400
Performance
ML 320 CDI
GLE 400
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
ML 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 400
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI
21.8 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 320 CDI
GLE 400
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ML 320 CDI
25 mpg
27 mpg
GLE 400
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
635 mi
Range
657 mi
ML 320 CDI
635 mi
657 mi
GLE 400
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).
166.7 kWh
ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
GLE 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 320 CDI
GLE 400
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
