The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 15)
€ 59,500

€ 110,300

€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘ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 63 AMG.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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 63 AMG
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %

General
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
E70
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 63 AMG
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 157.982


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
518 hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.98 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
17.08 lb/hp
9.98 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
20 mpg
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
644 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
490 mi
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
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).
223.5 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
223.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
444 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Mercedes ML 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft