The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 70,400
€ 52,700
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘ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 DPF and the ML 350 are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 350
71.5
75.2
83.7
71.5
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
114.8
188.5
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 350
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.78 %
General
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 350
W164
Generation
W164
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 350
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 272.967


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
268 hp
ML 350
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
ML 350
Performance
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 350
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350
▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
ML 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 350
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
20 mpg
ML 350
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
532 mi
Range
513 mi
ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
513 mi
ML 350
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
217.9 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
217.9 kWh
ML 350
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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


















