The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

€ 122,100
BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW X5 M
€ 60,000
 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
€ 122,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC.
BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
69.1
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
78.1
86
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
75.8
84.3
78.1 in
Width
75.8 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
69.1 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
115.5
192.1
Blueprint Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
114.8
189.1
192.1 in
Length
189.1 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5181 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
7.45 %
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)

General

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
F85
Generation
W166
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 M
567 hp
254 hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
553 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 M
553 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Performance

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
9.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
9.14 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X5 M
21 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
476 mi
Range
850 mi
BMW X5 M
476 mi
850 mi
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW X5 M
210.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 M
Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft