The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 57,900
BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X6 xDrive30d
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 57,900
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 xDrive30d is 3.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
78.1
86.4
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
78.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
66.5 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
192
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
192 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.21 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
E71
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
232 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
384 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Performance

BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
18.44 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
644 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d
644 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 X6 xDrive30d
168.7 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft