The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ML 280 CDI DPF is 1.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the ML 350 BlueTEC.
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 350 BlueTEC
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1796
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
1926
2141
1911 mm
Width
1926 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1815 mm
Height
1796 mm
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
2915
4788
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
2915
4804
4788 mm
Length
4804 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 350 BlueTEC
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2175 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.46 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 350 BlueTEC
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 350 BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 642.826
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
254 bhp
ML 350 BlueTEC
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
620 NM
ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 350 BlueTEC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
42 mpg
ML 350 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
850 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
850 mi
ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
775 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
690 L
2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L