The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X5 sDrive25d Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,500

€ 54,100

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 9.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the BMW X5 sDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
1815
1911
2127
1762
1938
2184
1911 mm
Width
1938 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1815 mm
Height
1762 mm
2915
4788
2933
4886
4788 mm
Length
4886 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2705 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
5.26 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
W164
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N47
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X5 sDrive25d
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
440 NM
450 NM
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 sDrive25d
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
9.63 kg/bhp
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW X5 sDrive25d
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
649 mi
Range
832 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
832 mi
BMW X5 sDrive25d
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X5 sDrive25d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 sDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
650 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1870 L