The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 59,500

€ 56,200

€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 5 cm longer, 0.7 cm wider and 4.9 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
1739
1933
2197
1788
1926
2141
1933 mm
Width
1926 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1739 mm
Height
1788 mm
2933
4854
2915
4804
4854 mm
Length
4804 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
2185 kg
Kerb Weight
2150 kg
2790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2950 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.6 %

General
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
E70
Generation
W166
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 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M57-D30
Engine Code
OM 651.960


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
500 NM
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
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7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.7 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
7.75 kg/bhp
10.7 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
34 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
93 L
644 mi
Range
996 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
996 mi
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
800 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
690 L













1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2010 L