The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 62,400
 BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive25d
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,400

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive25d.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive25d
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)
76.3
86
75.2 in
Width
76.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
71.5 in
Height
69.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)
115.5
192.4
188.5 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive25d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6074 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.2 %
BMW X5 xDrive25d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive25d
W164
Generation
F15
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive25d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B47
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
228 hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive25d

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive25d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive25d

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive25d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive25d
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
943 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
943 mi
BMW X5 xDrive25d
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive25d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive25d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53 cu ft