The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)

€ 53,600
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 320 CDI DPF
€ 78,500
 Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) GLE 500 e
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,500

ⓘ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 DPF is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 500 e.
ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500 e
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
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 e
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5434 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6724 lb
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
11.35 %
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)

General

ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500 e
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 e
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 320 CDI DPF
221 hp
436 hp
GLE 500 e
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 320 CDI DPF
376 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
GLE 500 e

Performance

ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500 e
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

ML 320 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 500 e

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
21.8 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
GLE 500 e

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500 e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
71 mpg
ML 320 CDI DPF
25 mpg
71 mpg
GLE 500 e
19 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
1506 mi
ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
1506 mi
GLE 500 e
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).
62.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
62.4 kWh
GLE 500 e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 320 CDI DPF
GLE 500 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft