The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 56,000
BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive35i
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 56,000
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 xDrive35i is 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
69.9
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
76.1
86.5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
115.5
191.2
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
191.2 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6063 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.83 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15.66 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
23 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
523 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
187.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
191.4 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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