The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

€ 70,500
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08) ML 500
€ 52,500
 Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) ML 280 CDI
€ 70,500
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

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
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
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
72.4 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
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 500
ML 280 CDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6239 lb
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)

General

ML 500
ML 280 CDI
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
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 273.963
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ML 500
383 hp
187 hp
ML 280 CDI
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ML 500
391 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
ML 280 CDI

Performance

ML 500
ML 280 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

ML 500

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

ML 280 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ML 500
ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ML 500
18 mpg
26 mpg
ML 280 CDI
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
461 mi
Range
649 mi
ML 500
461 mi
649 mi
ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
242.5 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 500
242.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
ML 280 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ML 500
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