The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 141,400
BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..) BMW X5 M Competition
€ 76,200
 Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes ML 500
€ 141,400
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 considerably. The BMW X5 M Competition is 5.3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 500.
BMW X5 M Competition
Mercedes ML 500
68.8
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
79.3
87.3
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
75.8
84.3
79.3 in
Width
75.8 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.8 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
117
194.4
Blueprint Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
114.8
189.1
194.4 in
Length
189.1 in
117 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 M Competition
Mercedes ML 500
5258 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 M Competition Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.3 %
Mercedes ML 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

BMW X5 M Competition
Mercedes ML 500
G05
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 M Competition
Mercedes ML 500
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
S63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW X5 M Competition
616 hp
402 hp
Mercedes ML 500
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 M Competition
553 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 500

Performance

BMW X5 M Competition
Mercedes ML 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M Competition

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 500

▶ REPLAY
8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
BMW X5 M Competition
8.54 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 M Competition
Mercedes ML 500
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 M Competition
18 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes ML 500
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X5 M Competition
403 mi
525 mi
Mercedes ML 500
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X5 M Competition
242.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
447 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 M Competition
Mercedes ML 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft