The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 52,500
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0d DPF
€ 58,700
 Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC.
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
76.1
86.5
71.5
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
71.5 in
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
115.5
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
114.8
188.5
191.1 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
232 hp
208 hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
384 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
20.43 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
29 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58 cu ft