The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 52,500
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) BMW X5 3.0d DPF
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 500
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
76.1
86.5
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
76.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.5 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
115.5
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
191.1 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 500
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.8 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 500
E70
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
232 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 500
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
20.43 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
29 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
652 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
166.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft