The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

€ 50,900
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 117,300
 Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15) ML 63 AMG Performance Package
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,300

ⓘ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 63 AMG Performance Package.
ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 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 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 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 63 AMG Performance Package
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6724 lb
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %
Mercedes ML 63 AMG Performance 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)

General

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
W164
Generation
W166
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 Performance Package
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
187 hp
549 hp
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ML 280 CDI DPF
325 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
ML 63 AMG Performance Package

Performance

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ML 63 AMG Performance Package

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
25.76 lb/hp
9.42 lb/hp
ML 63 AMG Performance Package

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
25 mpg
20 mpg
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
628 mi
Range
490 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
490 mi
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
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).
223.5 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 280 CDI DPF
ML 63 AMG Performance Package
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft