The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes ML 280 CDI
€ 65,100
 BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12) BMW X6 xDrive40d
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,100

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 4.9 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive40d.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive40d
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
75.2
83.7
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)
78.1
86.4
75.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)
115.5
192
188.5 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive40d
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW X6 xDrive40d Sport-Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive40d
W164
Generation
E71
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 X6 xDrive40d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
302 hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive40d

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive40d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40d

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
704 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40d
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
BMW X6 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft