The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 58,700
€ 70,400
€ 58,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 420 CDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 4788 mm long, 1911 mm wide and 1815 mm tall.
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
1815
1911
2127
1815
1911
2127
1911 mm
Width
1911 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1815 mm
Height
1815 mm
2915
4788
2915
4788
4788 mm
Length
4788 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %
General
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 629.912


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
302 bhp
ML 420 CDI DPF
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
700 NM
ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
10.5 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
25 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
679 mi
Range
532 mi
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
679 mi
532 mi
ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
179 kWh
228.4 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
294 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
725 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L
















