The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 50,900

€ 70,900

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,900
ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive48i.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive48i
1815
1911
2127
1739
1933
2197
1911 mm
Width
1933 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1815 mm
Height
1739 mm
2915
4788
2933
4854
4788 mm
Length
4854 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive48i
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2180 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2785 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.23 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive48i
W164
Generation
E70
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive48i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol 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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4799 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
350 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
350 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
475 NM
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
475 NM
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive48i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive48i
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11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
628 mi
Range
440 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
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).
227.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X5 xDrive48i
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