The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) ML 420 CDI
€ 82,300
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) GLE 500
€ 72,100
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ML 420 CDI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLE 500.
ML 420 CDI
GLE 500
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
75.2 in
Width
76.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
71.5 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
188.5 in
Length
189.7 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 420 CDI
GLE 500
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.45 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

ML 420 CDI
GLE 500
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 420 CDI
GLE 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 420 CDI
302 hp
449 hp
GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLE 500

Performance

ML 420 CDI
GLE 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 420 CDI
GLE 500
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
23 mpg
GLE 500
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
556 mi
ML 420 CDI
557 mi
556 mi
GLE 500
Environmental Impact
218.1 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 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
197 kWh
GLE 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 420 CDI
GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft