The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model X Standard Range (19 - 19) vs. Mercedes ML 280 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 83,200

€ 52,500

€ 83,200
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 these vehicles differ considerably. The Tesla Model X Standard Range is 24.9 cm longer, 8.8 cm wider and 13.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 280 CDI.
Tesla Model X Standard Range
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
1684
1999
2271
1815
1911
2127
1999 mm
Width
1911 mm
2271 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1684 mm
Height
1815 mm
2965
5037
2915
4788
5037 mm
Length
4788 mm
2965 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model X Standard Range
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
2459 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
3079 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
274 kg
11.14 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

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

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

Tesla Model X Standard Range
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 280 CDI
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5.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
Tesla Model X Standard Range
5.91 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model X Standard Range
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 kWh✽
( 120 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
31 mpg
( 35 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.)
Tesla Model X Standard Range
120 MPGe
35 MPGe
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
75 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
224 mi
Range
649 mi
Tesla Model X Standard Range
224 mi
649 mi
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Environmental Impact
67.6 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
Tesla Model X Standard Range
67.6 kWh
187.2 kWh
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model X Standard Range
Mercedes ML 280 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
357 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








2486 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L