The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 69,500
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 4.8i
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 4.8i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)
76.1
86.5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)
115.5
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
191.1 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N62-B48
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i
13.73 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
440 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
440 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
193.4 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
227.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft