The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 65,800

€ 52,500

€ 65,800
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 xDrive40d is 9.8 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 5.3 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1762
1938
2184
1815
1911
2127
1938 mm
Width
1911 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1762 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4886
2915
4788
4886 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
F15
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
309 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40d
630 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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7.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
7.07 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
46 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
852 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
852 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 xDrive40d
127.6 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L