The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 66,300
€ 58,700
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘ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 500 is an inch taller.
ML 500
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.4
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
72.4 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 500
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
General
ML 500
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 113.964
Engine Code
OM 642.940
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
ML 500
302 hp
208 hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 500
339 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
ML 500
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 500
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
27 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
23 mpg
highway
35 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
441 mi
Range
679 mi
ML 500
441 mi
679 mi
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
ML 500
253.8 kWh
179 kWh
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 500
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
