The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 66,300
€ 65,500
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500
ⓘ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 500 is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the GLE 400.
ML 500
GLE 400
72.4
75.2
83.7
70.7
76.2
84.9
75.2 in
Width
76.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.4 in
Height
70.7 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
189.7
188.5 in
Length
189.7 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 500
GLE 400
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.06 %
General
ML 500
GLE 400
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 500
GLE 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 113.964
Engine Code
M 276.821
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 500
302 hp
328 hp
GLE 400
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 500
339 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLE 400
Performance
ML 500
GLE 400
149 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
GLE 400
▶ REPLAY
15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
GLE 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 500
GLE 400
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
28 mpg
GLE 400
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
23 mpg
highway
33 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
441 mi
Range
680 mi
ML 500
441 mi
680 mi
GLE 400
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
161.1 kWh
ML 500
253.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
GLE 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 500
GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
