The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 72,200
![Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_ML_W164-08.png)
€ 53,600
![Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_ML_W164-08.webp)
€ 72,200
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 2.5 cm taller.
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1840
1911
2127
1815
1911
2127
1911 mm
Width
1911 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1840 mm
Height
1815 mm
2915
4788
2915
4788
4788 mm
Length
4788 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg
![Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_ML_W164-08.png)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
![Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_ML_W164-08.png)
General
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 petrol 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 642.820
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
ML 500
383 bhp
201 bhp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
ML 500
530 NM
500 NM
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
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ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
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ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
ML 500
5.7 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ML 500
22 mpg
34 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
461 mi
Range
703 mi
ML 500
461 mi
703 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
172.8 kWh
ML 500
242.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
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2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L