The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 128,100
 BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) BMW X5 M
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,100

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW X5 M.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 M
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
68.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
79.3
87.3
75.2 in
Width
79.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
71.5 in
Height
68.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
117
194.4
188.5 in
Length
194.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 M
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5258 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6614 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.39 %
BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 M
W164
Generation
G05
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 M
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW S63
OM 642.940
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
592 hp
BMW X5 M
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 M
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
8.88 lb/hp
BMW X5 M

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
18 mpg
BMW X5 M
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
403 mi
BMW X5 M
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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft