The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 50,900

€ 42,300

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
71.5
75.2
83.7
70.7
77.6
87.4
75.2 in
Width
77.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.4 in
71.5 in
Height
70.7 in
114.8
188.5
110.4
190.6
188.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4894 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.57 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
W164
Generation
EN
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
236 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
236 hp
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
333 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
333 lb‑ft
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
25 mpg
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
628 mi
Range
516 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
516 mi
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Hyundai ix55 3.0 V6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.9 cu ft











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