The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 69,100
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW X6 xDrive40d
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 69,100
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 xDrive40d is 3.5 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 4.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF.
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
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 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
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 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

BMW X6 xDrive40d
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N57-D30
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 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
302 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X6 xDrive40d
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40d
704 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X6 xDrive40d
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