The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 52,500
 BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0d DPF
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘ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 DPF is 6.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1739
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1739 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
2933
4854
4788 mm
Length
4854 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2755 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.6 %
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
232 bhp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
520 NM
BMW X5 3.0d DPF

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
9.27 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
35 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
652 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
652 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
166.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
166.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
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