The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 52,700

€ 72,100

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the ML 350 and the ML 420 CDI are absolutely identical. Both are 4788 mm long, 1911 mm wide and 1815 mm tall.
ML 350
ML 420 CDI
1815
1911
2127
1815
1911
2127
1911 mm
Width
1911 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1815 mm
Height
1815 mm
2915
4788
2915
4788
4788 mm
Length
4788 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
ML 350
ML 420 CDI
2135 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
7.78 %

General
ML 350
ML 420 CDI
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 350
ML 420 CDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 272.967
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
268 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
ML 350
268 bhp
302 bhp
ML 420 CDI
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
ML 350
350 NM
700 NM
ML 420 CDI
Performance
ML 350
ML 420 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
7.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
ML 350
7.97 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ML 350
25 mpg
27 mpg
ML 420 CDI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
513 mi
Range
557 mi
ML 350
513 mi
557 mi
ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
218.1 kWh
ML 350
217.9 kWh
218.1 kWh
ML 420 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
275 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350
ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L