The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) ML 420 CDI
€ 53,600
 Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ML 420 CDI and the ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 420 CDI
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 420 CDI
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

ML 420 CDI
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 420 CDI
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 629.912
Engine Code
OM 642.820
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 420 CDI
302 hp
201 hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

ML 420 CDI
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 420 CDI
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
28 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
703 mi
ML 420 CDI
557 mi
703 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
172.8 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 420 CDI
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft