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 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
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 420 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI DPF
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23.16 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
27 mpg
21 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
