The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 60,000
€ 72,100
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 BlueTEC is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ML 420 CDI.
ML 350 BlueTEC
ML 420 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 BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.05 %
General
ML 350 BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI
W166
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
OM 642.826
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
ML 350 BlueTEC
254 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ML 350 BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI
Performance
ML 350 BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
ML 350 BlueTEC
18.88 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350 BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ML 350 BlueTEC
35 mpg
22 mpg
ML 420 CDI
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
28 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
850 mi
Range
557 mi
ML 350 BlueTEC
850 mi
557 mi
ML 420 CDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
218.1 kWh
ML 350 BlueTEC
139.9 kWh
218.1 kWh
ML 420 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350 BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
