The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 144,200

€ 52,500

€ 144,200
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 X6 M Competition is 6 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
BMW X6 M Competition
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
66.7
79.5
87.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
79.5 in
Width
75.2 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.7 in
Height
71.5 in
117
194.5
114.8
188.5
194.5 in
Length
188.5 in
117 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 M Competition
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5225 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.81 %

General
BMW X6 M Competition
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
G06
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 X6 M Competition
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X6 M Competition
616 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X6 M Competition
553 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
BMW X6 M Competition
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 M Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X6 M Competition
8.48 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 M Competition
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X6 M Competition
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
413 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X6 M Competition
413 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
236.9 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 X6 M Competition
236.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
439 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 M Competition
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










43.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft