The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 70,700
BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X5 xDrive40i
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 70,700
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 considerably. The BMW X5 xDrive40i is 5.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
68.7
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
78.9
87.3
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
78.9 in
Width
75.2 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.7 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.1
193.8
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
193.8 in
Length
188.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4707 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.28 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
G05
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 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B58-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
335 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

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14.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
14.05 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40i
28 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
606 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40i
606 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 xDrive40i
161.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive40i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft