The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 59,500
 BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 3 inches taller than the BMW X5 3.0sd DPF.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
76.1
86.5
75.2 in
Width
76.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
71.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
115.5
191.1
188.5 in
Length
191.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6151 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW M57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
282 hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
644 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft