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 an inch lower.
ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
75.2
83.7
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 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
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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 500
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
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
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 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
ML 420 CDI DPF
302 hp
383 hp
ML 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
ML 420 CDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
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

308 ft
0.000 sec

ML 420 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500

▶ REPLAY
16.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
16.9 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
21 mpg
18 mpg
ML 500
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 420 CDI DPF
ML 500
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