The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 72,100
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) ML 420 CDI
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 72,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ML 350 BlueTEC.
ML 420 CDI
ML 350 BlueTEC
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
75.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.5 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
188.5 in
Length
189.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 420 CDI
ML 350 BlueTEC
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.05 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

ML 420 CDI
ML 350 BlueTEC
W164
Generation
W166
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 350 BlueTEC
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
ML 420 CDI
302 hp
254 hp
ML 350 BlueTEC
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

ML 420 CDI
ML 350 BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI
16.9 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 420 CDI
ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ML 420 CDI
22 mpg
35 mpg
ML 350 BlueTEC
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
850 mi
ML 420 CDI
557 mi
850 mi
ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
ML 420 CDI
218.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 420 CDI
ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft