The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)

€ 55,200
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10) ML 320 CDI
€ 66,300
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) ML 500
€ 55,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the ML 320 CDI is an inch lower.
ML 320 CDI
ML 500
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
75.2
83.7
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
75.2
83.7
75.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
71.5 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 320 CDI
ML 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)

General

ML 320 CDI
ML 500
W164
Generation
W164
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
ML 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 113.964
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
ML 320 CDI
221 hp
302 hp
ML 500
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
ML 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
ML 500

Performance

ML 320 CDI
ML 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

ML 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI
21.8 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 320 CDI
ML 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ML 320 CDI
25 mpg
18 mpg
ML 500
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
635 mi
Range
441 mi
ML 320 CDI
635 mi
441 mi
ML 500
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).
253.8 kWh
ML 320 CDI
191.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 320 CDI
ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft