The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 69,500
 BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 4.8i
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500

ⓘ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 4.8i.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 4.8i
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 4.8i 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 4.8i 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 4.8i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6140 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.23 %
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 4.8i
W164
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 4.8i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N62
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
350 hp
BMW X5 4.8i
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
BMW X5 4.8i

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 4.8i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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 DPF

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
20 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
440 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
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).
227.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 4.8i
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