The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 70,500
€ 53,600
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 320 CDI DPF
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 320 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
ML 500
ML 320 CDI DPF
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 320 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 273.963
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 500
383 hp
221 hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 500
391 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
ML 500
ML 320 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
ML 320 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 500
ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
25 mpg
ML 320 CDI DPF
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
461 mi
Range
628 mi
ML 500
461 mi
628 mi
ML 320 CDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
ML 500
242.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 500
ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 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
