The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi e-tron 55 quattro (19 - ..)
€ 52,500

€ 80,900

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Audi e-tron 55.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi e-tron 55
71.5
75.2
83.7
64.1
76.2
80.4
75.2 in
Width
76.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
71.5 in
Height
64.1 in
114.8
188.5
115.3
193
188.5 in
Length
193 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi e-tron 55
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5633 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6900 lb

Weight Difference:
816 lb
14.49 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi e-tron 55
W164
Generation
GE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi e-tron 55
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
EASA, EAWA

4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
402 hp
Audi e-tron 55
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
490 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
490 lb‑ft
Audi e-tron 55
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi e-tron 55
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi e-tron 55
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi e-tron 55
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi e-tron 55
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
( 29 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
34 kWh✽
( 99 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
29 MPGe
99 MPGe
Audi e-tron 55
20 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 kWh
649 mi
Range
257 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
257 mi
Audi e-tron 55
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
68.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
68.2 kWh
Audi e-tron 55
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Audi e-tron 55
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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