The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
€ 54,300

€ 70,500

€ 54,300
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 350 is an inch lower.
ML 350
ML 500
71.5
75.2
83.7
72.4
75.2
83.7
75.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
71.5 in
Height
72.4 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 500
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.28 %

General
ML 350
ML 500
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 350
ML 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 272.967
Engine Code
M 273.963


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ML 350
268 hp
383 hp
ML 500
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ML 350
258 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
ML 500
Performance
ML 350
ML 500
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500
▶ REPLAY
17.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
ML 350
17.56 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350
ML 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ML 350
21 mpg
18 mpg
ML 500
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
24 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
527 mi
Range
461 mi
ML 350
527 mi
461 mi
ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
ML 350
212.1 kWh
242.5 kWh
ML 500
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350
ML 500
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