The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 54,300

€ 53,600

€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 350
ML 320 CDI DPF
71.5
75.2
83.7
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
71.5 in
Height
71.5 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 350
ML 320 CDI DPF
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.28 %

General
ML 350
ML 320 CDI DPF
W164
Generation
W164
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 350
ML 320 CDI DPF
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 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 350
268 hp
221 hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 350
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
ML 350
ML 320 CDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

ML 320 CDI DPF
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350
ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 350
21 mpg
25 mpg
ML 320 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
527 mi
Range
628 mi
ML 350
527 mi
628 mi
ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
ML 350
212.1 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350
ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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