The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 52,500

€ 52,500

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the ML 280 CDI are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 280 CDI
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 280 CDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 280 CDI
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 280 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI
Performance
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 280 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI
▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.76 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
26 mpg
ML 280 CDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
703 mi
Range
649 mi
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
649 mi
ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
187.2 kWh
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
187.2 kWh
ML 280 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft