The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
€ 60,200

€ 66,300

€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ML 400 is 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the ML 500.
ML 400
ML 500
70.7
75.8
84.3
72.4
75.2
83.7
75.8 in
Width
75.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
70.7 in
Height
72.4 in
114.8
189.1
114.8
188.5
189.1 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 400
ML 500
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.06 %

General
ML 400
ML 500
W166
Generation
W164
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 400
ML 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 113.964


4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
ML 400
328 hp
302 hp
ML 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
ML 400
354 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
ML 500
Performance
ML 400
ML 500
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

ML 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500
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14.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
ML 400
14.32 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 400
ML 500
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ML 400
27 mpg
18 mpg
ML 500
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
23 mpg
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
657 mi
Range
441 mi
ML 400
657 mi
441 mi
ML 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).
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).
253.8 kWh
ML 400
166.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
ML 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 400
ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1698 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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