The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 70,400
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) ML 420 CDI DPF
€ 72,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) ML 500
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the ML 420 CDI DPF is 2.5 cm lower.
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
1911
2127
1840
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
1911
2127
1911 mm
Width
1911 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1815 mm
Height
1840 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
2915
4788
4788 mm
Length
4788 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
2315 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
ML 420 CDI DPF
302 bhp
383 bhp
ML 500
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
ML 420 CDI DPF
700 NM
530 NM
ML 500

Performance

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

ML 500

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7.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.7 kg/bhp
ML 420 CDI DPF
7.67 kg/bhp
5.7 kg/bhp
ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
25 mpg
22 mpg
ML 500
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
532 mi
Range
461 mi
ML 420 CDI DPF
532 mi
461 mi
ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
228.4 kWh
242.5 kWh
ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L