The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 72,500
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 5.3 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
1815
1911
2127
1762
1938
2184
1911 mm
Width
1938 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1815 mm
Height
1762 mm
2915
4788
2933
4886
4788 mm
Length
4886 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2305 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2980 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.21 %
General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
W164
Generation
F15
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 xDrive40e iPerformance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW N20
OM 642.940
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
309 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
350 NM
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
7.46 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
86 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
86 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
22 mpg
city
86 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
628 mi
Range
1601 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
1601 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
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).
62.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
62.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
77 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
675 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1720 L


















