The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 52,500
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) ML 280 CDI
€ 58,700
 Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ML 280 CDI and the ML 350 CDI BlueTEC are absolutely identical. Both are 4788 mm long, 1911 mm wide and 1815 mm tall.
ML 280 CDI
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
1911
2127
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
1911
2127
1911 mm
Width
1911 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1815 mm
Height
1815 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
2915
4788
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
2915
4788
4788 mm
Length
4788 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

ML 280 CDI
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2910 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

ML 280 CDI
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
W164
Generation
W164
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 280 CDI
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
ML 280 CDI
187 bhp
208 bhp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
ML 280 CDI
440 NM
540 NM
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

ML 280 CDI
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
ML 280 CDI
11.68 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 280 CDI
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ML 280 CDI
31 mpg
32 mpg
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
679 mi
ML 280 CDI
649 mi
679 mi
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
179 kWh
ML 280 CDI
187.2 kWh
179 kWh
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 280 CDI
ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L