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) ML 500
€ 53,600
 Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 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 an inch taller.
ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
75.2
83.7
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)

General

ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.820
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
ML 500
383 hp
201 hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ML 500
391 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
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

266 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
12.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
ML 500
12.58 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
28 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
24 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
172.8 kWh
ML 500
242.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 500
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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