The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 53,600

€ 70,500

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.5 cm lower.
ML 320 CDI DPF
ML 500
1815
1911
2127
1840
1911
2127
1911 mm
Width
1911 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1815 mm
Height
1840 mm
2915
4788
2915
4788
4788 mm
Length
4788 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
ML 320 CDI DPF
ML 500
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
ML 320 CDI DPF
ML 500
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 320 CDI DPF
ML 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 273.963


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ML 320 CDI DPF
221 bhp
383 bhp
ML 500
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
ML 320 CDI DPF
510 NM
530 NM
ML 500
Performance
ML 320 CDI DPF
ML 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

ML 320 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

ML 500
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
ML 320 CDI DPF
9.89 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 320 CDI DPF
ML 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ML 320 CDI DPF
30 mpg
22 mpg
ML 500
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
628 mi
Range
461 mi
ML 320 CDI DPF
628 mi
461 mi
ML 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).
242.5 kWh
ML 320 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 320 CDI DPF
ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L