The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 72,200
€ 72,100
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2315 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
5.62 %
General
ML 500
ML 420 CDI
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ML 500
ML 420 CDI
V8 petrol 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
5461 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
383 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
ML 500
383 bhp
302 bhp
ML 420 CDI
530 NM
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
ML 500
530 NM
700 NM
ML 420 CDI
Performance
ML 500
ML 420 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
ML 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI
▶ REPLAY
5.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.67 kg/bhp
ML 500
5.7 kg/bhp
7.67 kg/bhp
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 500
ML 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ML 500
22 mpg
27 mpg
ML 420 CDI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
motorway
33 mpg
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
461 mi
Range
557 mi
ML 500
461 mi
557 mi
ML 420 CDI
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).
218.1 kWh
ML 500
242.5 kWh
218.1 kWh
ML 420 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
279 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 500
ML 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L
