The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 55,300
BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive30d
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 55,300
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 xDrive30d is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (10 - 13)
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
69.9 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (10 - 13)
115.5
191.2
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
191.2 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X5 xDrive30d Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
242 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
19.59 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
714 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
714 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
152.2 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 xDrive30d
152.2 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive30d
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