The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 52,500

€ 46,600

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.6
76.5
84.8
75.2 in
Width
76.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.8 in
71.5 in
Height
70.6 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
190.1
188.5 in
Length
190.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5298 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6501 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.08 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
W164
Generation
WK
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187 hp
187 hp
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
25.76 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
26 mpg
31 mpg
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.8 gal
649 mi
Range
779 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
649 mi
779 mi
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 V6 MultiJet
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.1 cu ft












58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft