The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 57,300
 BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300

ⓘ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 6.9 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1776
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1776 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
2933
4857
4788 mm
Length
4857 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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 xDrive30d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N57
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
242 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
540 NM
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.88 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
8.88 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
714 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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