The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. BMW X6 xDrive40i Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 50,900

€ 77,000

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,000
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive40i.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X6 xDrive40i
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.8
78.9
87.1
75.2 in
Width
78.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
71.5 in
Height
66.8 in
114.8
188.5
117.1
194.3
188.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X6 xDrive40i
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X6 xDrive40i
W164
Generation
G06
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X6 xDrive40i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
BMW B58
OM 642.940
Engine Code
B58-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
335 hp
BMW X6 xDrive40i
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X6 xDrive40i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40i
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40i
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
628 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
645 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40i
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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive40i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
BMW X6 xDrive40i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.3 cu ft