The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 54,300

€ 70,400

€ 54,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 350
ML 420 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 420 CDI DPF
4707 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.78 %

General
ML 350
ML 420 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 420 CDI DPF
V6 gasoline 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
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
ML 350
268 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ML 350
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
ML 350
ML 420 CDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI DPF
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17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ML 350
21 mpg
21 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
26 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
527 mi
Range
532 mi
ML 350
527 mi
532 mi
ML 420 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).
228.4 kWh
ML 350
212.1 kWh
228.4 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350
ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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