The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 54,300
€ 61,400
€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,400
ⓘ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 350 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 350 d.
ML 350
GLE 350 d
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 350
GLE 350 d
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.84 %
General
ML 350
GLE 350 d
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 350
GLE 350 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 272.967
Engine Code
OM 642.826


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
ML 350
268 hp
254 hp
GLE 350 d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 350
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GLE 350 d
Performance
ML 350
GLE 350 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ML 350
21 mpg
37 mpg
GLE 350 d
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
26 mpg
highway
40 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
527 mi
Range
903 mi
ML 350
527 mi
903 mi
GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
131.6 kWh
ML 350
212.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
GLE 350 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350
GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft













