The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 53,600
€ 76,900
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘ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 DPF is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 500.
ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500
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 DPF
GLE 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
General
ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500
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 DPF
GLE 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
429 hp
GLE 500
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLE 500
Performance
ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 500
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
21 mpg
GLE 500
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
628 mi
Range
525 mi
ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
525 mi
GLE 500
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
208.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
GLE 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
