The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 59,500
€ 60,200
€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 400.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 400
68.5
76.1
86.5
70.7
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
115.5
191.1
114.8
189.1
191.1 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 400
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6393 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.51 %
General
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 400
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 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 400
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
328 hp
Mercedes ML 400
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 400
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 400
146 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 400
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.32 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
17.08 lb/hp
14.32 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes ML 400
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
644 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
657 mi
Mercedes ML 400
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Mercedes ML 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
