The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 70,500
€ 70,400
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘ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 420 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 420 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
General
ML 500
ML 420 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 420 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 273.963
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
ML 500
383 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ML 500
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
ML 500
ML 420 CDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 500
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
21 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
461 mi
Range
532 mi
ML 500
461 mi
532 mi
ML 420 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).
228.4 kWh
ML 500
242.5 kWh
228.4 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 500
ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
