The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..)
€ 50,900

€ 104,000

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF is 24.9 cm shorter, 8.8 cm narrower and 13.1 cm taller than the Tesla Model X Performance.
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X Performance
1815
1911
2127
1684
1999
2271
1911 mm
Width
1999 mm
2127 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2271 mm
1815 mm
Height
1684 mm
2915
4788
2965
5037
4788 mm
Length
5037 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2965 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X Performance
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2487 kg
2830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3120 kg

Weight Difference:
302 kg
12.14 %

General
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X Performance
W164
Generation
Model X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X Performance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code
L2S, L1S

4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
603 bhp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
187 bhp
603 bhp
Tesla Model X Performance
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
440 NM
NM
Tesla Model X Performance
Performance
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
40 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Model X Performance
▶ REPLAY
11.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.12 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
11.68 kg/bhp
4.12 kg/bhp
Tesla Model X Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
( 34 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 kWh✽
( 110 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
34 MPGe
110 MPGe
Tesla Model X Performance
22 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
motorway
No data
95 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 kWh
628 mi
Range
275 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
628 mi
275 mi
Tesla Model X Performance
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).
73.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
193.4 kWh
73.5 kWh
Tesla Model X Performance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
249 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF
Tesla Model X Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
645 kg
Maximum Payload
633 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
357 L








2050 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2486 L