The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 51,900

€ 53,600

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 3.0si is 6.6 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 7.6 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
1739
1933
2197
1815
1911
2127
1933 mm
Width
1911 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1739 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4854
2915
4788
4854 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.03 %

General
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N52-B30
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
268 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
315 NM
510 NM
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Performance
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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7.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0si
7.74 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW X5 3.0si
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
38 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
518 mi
Range
628 mi
BMW X5 3.0si
518 mi
628 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
193.4 kWh
BMW X5 3.0si
193.3 kWh
193.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L