The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 54,100
BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW X5 sDrive25d
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 54,100
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 sDrive25d is 3.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
76.3
86
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
76.3 in
Width
75.2 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.4 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
115.5
192.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
192.4 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
F15
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N47-D20
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 sDrive25d
215 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 sDrive25d
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 sDrive25d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 sDrive25d
21.23 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 sDrive25d
42 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
832 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X5 sDrive25d
832 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 sDrive25d
115.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 sDrive25d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft