The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 109,700
€ 55,200
€ 109,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 M is 2.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 320 CDI.
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
69.4
78.5
86.5
71.5
75.2
83.7
78.5 in
Width
75.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
69.4 in
Height
71.5 in
115.5
191
114.8
188.5
191 in
Length
188.5 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5247 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6404 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.2 %
General
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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 M
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
S63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 M
547 hp
221 hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 M
502 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Performance
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
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9.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
9.59 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 M
17 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
12 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.1 gal
380 mi
Range
635 mi
BMW X5 M
380 mi
635 mi
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
263.3 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 M
263.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
