The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 52,500
 BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0d DPF
€ 52,500
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 slightly. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
115.5
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0d DPF

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
652 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
652 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
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).
166.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
166.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft