The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 58,700

€ 55,200

€ 58,700
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 the ML 350 CDI BlueTEC and the ML 320 CDI are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI
71.5
75.2
83.7
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
71.5 in
Height
71.5 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 CDI BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI
W164
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 CDI BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
221 hp
ML 320 CDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
ML 320 CDI
Performance
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

ML 320 CDI
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
25 mpg
ML 320 CDI
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
679 mi
Range
635 mi
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
635 mi
ML 320 CDI
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).
191.4 kWh
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
191.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 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