The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLE 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 70,500

€ 69,500

€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ML 500 is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the GLE 350 d.
ML 500
GLE 350 d
72.4
75.2
83.7
69.8
76.7
84.9
75.2 in
Width
76.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.4 in
Height
69.8 in
114.8
188.5
117.9
193.9
188.5 in
Length
193.9 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 500
GLE 350 d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %

General
ML 500
GLE 350 d
W164
Generation
W167
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 500
GLE 350 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 273.963
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3400 rpm
ML 500
383 hp
268 hp
GLE 350 d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ML 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
GLE 350 d
Performance
ML 500
GLE 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 350 d
▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 500
GLE 350 d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
33 mpg
GLE 350 d
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
24 mpg
highway
39 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
461 mi
Range
569 mi
ML 500
461 mi
569 mi
GLE 350 d
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
146.1 kWh
ML 500
242.5 kWh
146.1 kWh
GLE 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ML 500
GLE 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1841 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft










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