The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive30d Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 57,900

€ 50,900

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 8.9 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 12.5 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1690
1983
2195
1815
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2195 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1690 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4877
2915
4788
4877 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
245 kg
11.21 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
E71
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
232 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
520 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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8.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
8.36 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
34 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
644 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d
644 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
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).
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).
193.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d
168.7 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








1650 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L