The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 53,100
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive30i
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 53,100
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 xDrive30i is 6.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1739
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
1933
2197
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1911
2127
1933 mm
Width
1911 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1739 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
2933
4854
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
2915
4788
4854 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.03 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
268 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
315 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

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7.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
7.74 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
28 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
518 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
187.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
193.3 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L