The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 de 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 58,700
€ 75,600
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ML 350 CDI BlueTEC is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the GLE 350 de.
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE 350 de
71.5
75.2
83.7
69.8
76.7
84.9
75.2 in
Width
76.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
71.5 in
Height
69.8 in
114.8
188.5
117.9
193.9
188.5 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE 350 de
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5853 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7187 lb
Weight Difference:
1036 lb
17.7 %
General
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE 350 de
W164
Generation
W167
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE 350 de
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
302 hp
GLE 350 de
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLE 350 de
Performance
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE 350 de
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 350 de
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
GLE 350 de
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE 350 de
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
214 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
214 mpg
GLE 350 de
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
679 mi
Range
3672 mi
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
3672 mi
GLE 350 de
Environmental Impact
179 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).
22.7 kWh
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
22.7 kWh
GLE 350 de
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
29 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE 350 de
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
54.2 cu ft
