The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 57,800
BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X6 xDrive35i
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 57,800
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 xDrive35i is 3.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
78.1
86.4
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
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 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
192
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
192 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X6 xDrive35i Sport-Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.83 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
E71
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N54-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
15.66 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
485 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
193.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
206.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft