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 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF.
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
68.5
76.1
86.5
71.5
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
71.5 in
115.5
191.1
114.8
188.5
191.1 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.04 %

General
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
268 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
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
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0si
17.07 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 3.0si
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
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
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 320 CDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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