The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 76,200
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) ML 500
€ 65,500
 Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) GLE 400
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,500

ⓘ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 height, but the ML 500 is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
ML 500
GLE 400
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
76.2
84.9
75.8 in
Width
76.2 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
70.7 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
114.8
189.7
189.1 in
Length
189.7 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 500
GLE 400
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6393 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.69 %
Mercedes GLE 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

ML 500
GLE 400
W166
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 500
GLE 400
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 278.928
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 500
402 hp
328 hp
GLE 400
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 500
443 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLE 400

Performance

ML 500
GLE 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

GLE 400

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
ML 500
12.26 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
GLE 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 500
GLE 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ML 500
21 mpg
28 mpg
GLE 400
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
680 mi
ML 500
525 mi
680 mi
GLE 400
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
161.1 kWh
ML 500
208.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
GLE 400
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 500
GLE 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft