The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 57,300
€ 52,500
€ 57,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
69.9
76.1
86.5
71.5
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
115.5
191.2
114.8
188.5
191.2 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
General
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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 BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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 BluePerformance
242 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
19.59 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
32 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
714 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
714 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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).
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).
187.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
152.2 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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
