The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Maserati Levante Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 50,900

€ 77,500

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,500
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 5.4 inches taller than the Maserati Levante.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Maserati Levante
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.1
77.5
85
75.2 in
Width
77.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
71.5 in
Height
66.1 in
114.8
188.5
118.3
197
188.5 in
Length
197 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
118.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Maserati Levante
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4650 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
3.49 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Maserati Levante
W164
Generation
AM156
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Maserati Levante
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
345 hp
at 5750 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
345 hp
Maserati Levante
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Maserati Levante
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Maserati Levante
127 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Maserati Levante
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.48 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
13.48 lb/hp
Maserati Levante
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Maserati Levante
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
22 mpg
Maserati Levante
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
628 mi
Range
465 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
465 mi
Maserati Levante
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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
202.8 kWh
Maserati Levante
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Maserati Levante
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft










58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data