Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Mercedes-Benz ML320
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS 1500 | ML320 BlueTEC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | diesel |
| Model year | 2014 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,065 (best) | $48,600 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (best) | 25.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 320 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 335 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.3 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 137.4 cu ft (best) | 72.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 8,100 lbs (best) | 7,200 lbs |
| Payload | 1,526 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,674 lbs | 4,974 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in (best) | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in (best) | 114.7 in |
| Length | 222.4 in (best) | 188.5 in |
| Width | 79.1 in (best) | 75.2 in |
| Height | 76.8 in (best) | 71.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500 | Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320 BlueTEC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Mercedes-Benz ML320 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS 1500 $45,065 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ML320 BlueTEC $48,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LS 1500 $47,910 MSRP | — |
| 3 | LT 1500 $48,215 MSRP | — |
| 4 | LT 1500 $51,060 MSRP | — |
| 5 | LTZ 1500 $56,900 MSRP | — |
| 6 | LTZ 1500 $59,900 MSRP | — |