The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08)
€ 50,900
€ 100,200
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ML 280 CDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the ML 63 AMG.
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG
71.5
75.2
83.7
73.3
76.9
83.7
75.2 in
Width
76.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
71.5 in
Height
73.3 in
114.8
188.5
114.8
189.7
188.5 in
Length
189.7 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6349 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.42 %
General
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 156.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6800 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
503 hp
ML 63 AMG
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
ML 63 AMG
Performance
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ML 63 AMG
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.13 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
10.13 lb/hp
ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
14 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
14 mpg
ML 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
10 mpg
31 mpg
highway
19 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
628 mi
Range
358 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
358 mi
ML 63 AMG
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).
312.5 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
312.5 kWh
ML 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
631 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft
