The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 52,500

€ 59,500

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500
ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the BMW X5 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
1815
1911
2127
1739
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1739 mm
2915
4788
2933
4854
4788 mm
Length
4854 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2790 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
282 bhp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
440 NM
580 NM
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
649 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
620 L











2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L