The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 53,000

€ 52,500

€ 53,000
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. Both cars are the same width, but the Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6 is 2.5 inches longer and 5.8 inches lower.
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
65.6
75.2
83.1
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
65.6 in
Height
71.5 in
110.5
191
114.8
188.5
191 in
Length
188.5 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
4367 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
9.34 %

General
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
SRX2
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
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
264 hp
at 6950 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
264 hp
187 hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
223 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Performance
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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16.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
16.54 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
20.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
423 mi
Range
649 mi
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
423 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
187.2 kWh
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
219.8 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
15.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft