The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 M50i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 96,200
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 13.4 cm shorter, 9.3 cm narrower and 7 cm taller than the BMW X5 M50i.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 M50i
1815
1911
2127
1745
2004
2218
1911 mm
Width
2004 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2218 mm
1815 mm
Height
1745 mm
2915
4788
2975
4922
4788 mm
Length
4922 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 M50i
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2325 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2995 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
6.02 %
General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 M50i
W164
Generation
G05
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 M50i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N63
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
523 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
523 bhp
BMW X5 M50i
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
750 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
750 NM
BMW X5 M50i
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 M50i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M50i
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.45 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
4.45 kg/bhp
BMW X5 M50i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 M50i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X5 M50i
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
628 mi
Range
491 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
491 mi
BMW X5 M50i
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).
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).
198.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X5 M50i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 M50i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
650 L










2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1870 L



















