The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 66,300
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07) ML 500
€ 50,900
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) ML 280 CDI DPF
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the ML 500 is an inch taller.
ML 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
75.2
83.7
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
75.2
83.7
75.2 in
Width
75.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
72.4 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
114.8
188.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
114.8
188.5
188.5 in
Length
188.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ML 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

ML 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
W164
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 113.964
Engine Code
OM 642.940
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ML 500
302 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI DPF
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ML 500
339 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI DPF

Performance

ML 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
ML 500
15.88 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
ML 280 CDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
25 mpg
ML 280 CDI DPF
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
23 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
628 mi
ML 500
441 mi
628 mi
ML 280 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
193.4 kWh
ML 500
253.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
ML 280 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 500
ML 280 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 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