The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 70,500
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) ML 500
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) ML 500 PLUS
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the ML 500 PLUS.
ML 500
ML 500 PLUS
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
75.2
83.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
75.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
188.5 in
Length
189.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 500
ML 500 PLUS
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

ML 500
ML 500 PLUS
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 500
ML 500 PLUS
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 273.963
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
ML 500
383 hp
402 hp
ML 500 PLUS
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 500
391 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ML 500 PLUS

Performance

ML 500
ML 500 PLUS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500 PLUS

▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
ML 500 PLUS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 500
ML 500 PLUS
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
21 mpg
ML 500 PLUS
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
525 mi
ML 500
461 mi
525 mi
ML 500 PLUS
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).
208.4 kWh
ML 500
242.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
ML 500 PLUS
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 500
ML 500 PLUS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft