The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 52,500

€ 59,400

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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 xDrive30d
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2145 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2780 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
1.83 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W164
Generation
F15
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
254 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
440 NM
560 NM
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive30d
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
649 mi
Range
852 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
852 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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