The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 60,200
 Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) ML 400
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the ML 400.
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 400
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
75.8
84.3
75.2 in
Width
75.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.5 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
114.8
189.1
188.5 in
Length
189.1 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 400
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6393 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 400
W164
Generation
W166
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

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 400
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
328 hp
ML 400
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
ML 400

Performance

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 400
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

ML 400

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
ML 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 400
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
27 mpg
ML 400
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
657 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
657 mi
ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
ML 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft