The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE Coupé 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 58,700

€ 89,600

€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 4.5 inches taller than the GLE Coupé 500.
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE Coupé 500
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.9
78.9
83.8
75.2 in
Width
78.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
71.5 in
Height
66.9 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
192.9
188.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE Coupé 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.74 %

General
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE Coupé 500
W164
Generation
C292
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 Coupé 500
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 278.928


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
449 hp
GLE Coupé 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLE Coupé 500
Performance
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE Coupé 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

GLE Coupé 500
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
GLE Coupé 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE Coupé 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
22 mpg
GLE Coupé 500
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
28 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
679 mi
Range
551 mi
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
551 mi
GLE Coupé 500
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).
198.9 kWh
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
198.9 kWh
GLE Coupé 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLE Coupé 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










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