The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 420 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 50,900
€ 70,400
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the ML 280 CDI DPF and the ML 420 CDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 420 CDI DPF
71.5
75.2
83.7
71.5
75.2
83.7
75.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
71.5 in
Height
71.5 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 420 CDI DPF
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.62 %
General
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 420 CDI DPF
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 420 CDI DPF
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
302 hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ML 420 CDI DPF
Performance
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 420 CDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
ML 420 CDI DPF
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.9 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
16.9 lb/hp
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 420 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
21 mpg
ML 420 CDI DPF
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
628 mi
Range
532 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
532 mi
ML 420 CDI DPF
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).
228.4 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
228.4 kWh
ML 420 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 420 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
