The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 60,200
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) ML 400
€ 82,300
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) GLE 500
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the ML 400 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
ML 400
GLE 500
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
75.8
84.3
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
75.8 in
Width
76.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
70.7 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
189.1 in
Length
189.7 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 400
GLE 500
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.69 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

ML 400
GLE 500
W166
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
GLE 500
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 400
328 hp
449 hp
GLE 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ML 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLE 500

Performance

ML 400
GLE 500
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

ML 400

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 400
GLE 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ML 400
27 mpg
23 mpg
GLE 500
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
556 mi
ML 400
657 mi
556 mi
GLE 500
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
197 kWh
ML 400
166.7 kWh
197 kWh
GLE 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 400
GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft