The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0si Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 51,900
€ 72,200
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,200
ⓘ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 3.0si is 2.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 4 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 500
68.5
76.1
86.5
72.4
75.2
83.7
76.1 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
68.5 in
Height
72.4 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 500
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 500
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 3.0si
Mercedes ML 500
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
268 hp
383 hp
Mercedes ML 500
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW X5 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 500
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.58 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0si
17.07 lb/hp
12.58 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW X5 3.0si
23 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
518 mi
Range
461 mi
BMW X5 3.0si
518 mi
461 mi
Mercedes ML 500
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).
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 3.0si
193.3 kWh
242.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0si
Mercedes ML 500
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
