The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 52,500

€ 58,700

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 3.0d DPF is 6.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
1739
1933
2197
1815
1911
2127
1933 mm
Width
1911 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1739 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4854
2915
4788
4854 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.6 %

General
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
232 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
520 NM
540 NM
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
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9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
9.27 kg/bhp
10.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
35 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
652 mi
Range
679 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
652 mi
679 mi
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
179 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
166.6 kWh
179 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
725 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L