The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 122,100

€ 53,600

€ 122,100
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 considerably. The BMW X5 M is 9.2 cm longer, 7.4 cm wider and 6.1 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1754
1985
2184
1815
1911
2127
1985 mm
Width
1911 mm
2184 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1754 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4880
2915
4788
4880 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2350 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
7.02 %

General
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F85
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 petrol 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 642.820

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
567 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 M
567 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
750 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 M
750 NM
500 NM
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
4.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 kg/bhp
BMW X5 M
4.14 kg/bhp
10.87 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X5 M
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
476 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW X5 M
476 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW X5 M
210.3 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
650 L
Boot Capacity
500 L










1870 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L