The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 76,800
 BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive50i
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,800

ⓘ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 6.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive50i.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive50i
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1911
2127
1776
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1776 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
2915
4788
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)
2933
4857
4788 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive50i
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2265 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2870 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.53 %
BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive50i
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 xDrive50i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
402 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
440 NM
600 NM
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive50i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
5.63 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
423 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
423 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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).
236.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
236.9 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
292 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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