2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC and 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC weights approximately 81 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC | 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML 550 4MATIC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ML | ML |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2913 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
