The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 56,300
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11) ML 350 CDI
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) ML 280 CDI
€ 56,300
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 350 CDI and the ML 280 CDI are absolutely identical. Both are 188.5 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and 71.5 inches tall.
ML 350 CDI
ML 280 CDI
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
75.2
83.7
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 350 CDI
ML 280 CDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

ML 350 CDI
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 350 CDI
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 642.820
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ML 350 CDI
228 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ML 350 CDI
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI

Performance

ML 350 CDI
ML 280 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

ML 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
ML 350 CDI
21.13 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 350 CDI
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ML 350 CDI
26 mpg
26 mpg
ML 280 CDI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
663 mi
Range
649 mi
ML 350 CDI
663 mi
649 mi
ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
183.1 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).
187.2 kWh
ML 350 CDI
183.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
ML 280 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 350 CDI
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