The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) ML 500
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the ML 500.
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 500
1815
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
1911
2127
1796
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 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 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
2915
4804
4788 mm
Length
4804 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm

Vehicle Weight

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 500
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2235 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2950 kg
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.24 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 500
W164
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
4663 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 bhp
at 5000 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
402 bhp
ML 500
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
600 NM
ML 500

Performance

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 500
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

ML 500

▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 500
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
30 mpg
26 mpg
ML 500
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
525 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
525 mi
ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
258 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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