The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 63,200
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW X6 xDrive35i
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 63,200
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 8.9 cm longer, 7.2 cm wider and 12.5 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
1690
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14)
1983
2195
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1983 mm
Width
1911 mm
2195 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1690 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14)
2933
4877
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
4877 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
2145 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2830 kg
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 kg
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
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N55-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
400 NM
440 NM
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

93 m
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
7.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
7.1 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
523 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
191.4 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
191.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
236 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
570 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L