The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 69,500
€ 76,200
€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 4.8i is 2 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 500
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 4.8i
Mercedes ML 500
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.46 %
General
BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 500
E70
Generation
W166
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 4.8i
Mercedes ML 500
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N62-B48
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 4.8i
350 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500
Performance
BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 4.8i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 500
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i
13.73 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
20 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
440 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
440 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
227.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 4.8i
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
