The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 58,200

€ 55,200

€ 58,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 320 CDI.
ML 350
ML 320 CDI
70.7
75.8
84.3
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.8 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
71.5 in
114.8
189.1
114.8
188.5
189.1 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 350
ML 320 CDI
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %

General
ML 350
ML 320 CDI
W166
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
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.955
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 350
302 hp
221 hp
ML 320 CDI
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 350
273 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
ML 320 CDI
Performance
ML 350
ML 320 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

ML 320 CDI
▶ REPLAY
15.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ML 350
15.55 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350
ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 350
28 mpg
25 mpg
ML 320 CDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
30 mpg
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
570 mi
Range
635 mi
ML 350
570 mi
635 mi
ML 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
191.4 kWh
ML 350
161.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350
ML 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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