The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Infiniti QX70 5.0 S AWD Automatic (13 - 18)
€ 50,900

€ 69,500

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.3 inches taller than the Infiniti QX70 5.0.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti QX70 5.0
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.1
75.8
84
75.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
71.5 in
Height
66.1 in
114.8
188.5
113.6
191.5
188.5 in
Length
191.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti QX70 5.0
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.97 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti QX70 5.0
W164
Generation
S51
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti QX70 5.0
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
385 hp
Infiniti QX70 5.0
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Infiniti QX70 5.0
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti QX70 5.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Infiniti QX70 5.0
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
Infiniti QX70 5.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti QX70 5.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
18 mpg
Infiniti QX70 5.0
19 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
24 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
628 mi
Range
427 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
427 mi
Infiniti QX70 5.0
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).
248.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
248.2 kWh
Infiniti QX70 5.0
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Infiniti QX70 5.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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